Diagnosis and treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture.
This clinical practice guideline is based on a series of systematic reviews of published studies in the available literature on the diagnosis and treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture. None of the 16 recommendations made by the work group was graded as strong; most are graded inconclusive; four are graded weak; two are graded as moderate strength; and two are consensus statements. The two moderate-strength recommendations include the suggestions for early postoperative protective weight bearing and for the use of protective devices that allow for postoperative mobilization.
Chiodo
Christopher P
CP
Brigham Orthopedic Associates, Boston, MA, USA.
Glazebrook
Mark
M
Bluman
Eric Michael
EM
Cohen
Bruce E
BE
Femino
John E
JE
Giza
Eric
E
Watters
William C
WC
Goldberg
Michael J
MJ
Keith
Michael
M
Haralson
Robert H
RH
Turkelson
Charles M
CM
Wies
Janet L
JL
Raymond
Laura
L
Anderson
Sara
S
Boyer
Kevin
K
Sluka
Patrick
P
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D016474:Weight-Bearing