Sural nerve injury associated with neglected tendo Achilles ruptures.
Two patients are described with delayed presentation of a ruptured tendo Achilles, each exhibiting signs of sural nerve dysfunction. Recovery occurred in each case after operative repair.
Fletcher
M D
MD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 3UJ, UK. matt.fletcher@doctors.org.uk
Warren
P J
PJ
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D013497:Sural Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors