Neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon.
Neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, although uncommon, are debilitating injuries. The optimal management is surgical. Many different techniques can be used to repair or reconstruct the rupture, including tendo-Achilles advancement or flap reconstruction; local tendon transfer; and autologous, autograft, or synthetic implantation. Comparison of different techniques is difficult.
Leslie
Hamish D H
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Centre of Victoria, Level 1, Victoria House, 316-324 Malvern Road, Prahran, Victoria, 3181 Australia.
Edwards
W H B
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors