Achilles rupture in the athlete. Current science and treatment.
Achilles tendon ruptures became increasingly common in the latter half of the 20th century. Once the diagnosis is made, the patient's goals and objectives should be clearly stated. The treatment choice should incorporate the patient's needs, desires, objectives, and functional goals to assure an optimal result.
Yinger
Kent
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Redwood Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, 990 Sonoma Avenue, Suite 8, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA. kentyinger@aol.com
Mandelbaum
Bert R
BR
Almekinders
Louis C
LC
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome