title: Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Does Surgery Offer Superior Results (and Other Confusing Issues)?
abstract: Management of acute Achilles tendon rupture is controversial. Although in the past open surgery was considered the gold standard, recent studies have shown improved outcomes with nonoperative management, leading to an increase in popularity of this treatment option. Percutaneous techniques have gained attention and seem to offer excellent results. In addition, as with many other orthopedic conditions, significant concerns and questions exist as to whether or not chemoprophylaxis is indicated in these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, PO Box 801016, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. Electronic address: mtc2d@virginia.edu.
authors.forename: Minton Truitt
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012008:Recurrence; D012421:Rupture / Q000628:therapy; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
keywords: Achilles tendon rupture; Functional rehabilitation; Operative repair of Achilles; Percutaneous tendon repair