title: Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a multicenter randomized trial using accelerated functional rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, 3M Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada. kwillit@uwo.ca
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Willits
authors.forename: Annunziato
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amendola
authors.forename: Dianne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: Nicholas G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Mohtadi
authors.forename: J Robert
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Giffin
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: Crystal O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Kean
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kirkley
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome