A severe acute Achilles rupture and repair.
An unusual type IV rupture is described, whereby the Achilles tendon was ruptured in two places. This required several innovative techniques to repair this injury, which are described herein. The patient recovered uneventfully and returned to his exercise activities in 3 months.
Kuwada
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Green River Surgical Residency Program, Renton, Washington, USA.
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012421:Rupture; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*