title: Neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Centre of Victoria, Level 1, Victoria House, 316-324 Malvern Road, Prahran, Victoria, 3181 Australia.
authors.forename: Hamish D H
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Leslie
authors.forename: W H B
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: 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