Ruptured Achilles tendon--preliminary results of a new treatment.
The preliminary results of a new treatment of ruptured Achilles tendons are presented. The new treatment consists of a new tendon suture and a new post-operative cast in which it is possible to make non-weight bearing movements of the ankle immediately after the operation. This makes it possible to walk the day after the operation, causes very little discomfort during the time in a cast, gives a quick return to normal mobility with normal plantar flexion strength and makes it possible to resume sport at the same level as before the injury.
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Bispebjerg University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Copenhagen, Denmark.
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011897:Random Allocation; D012421:Rupture