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.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 3UJ, UK. matt.fletcher@doctors.org.uk
M D
MD
Fletcher
P J
PJ
Warren
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