title: Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA cgross144@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Christopher E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Gross
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nunley
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D000066491:Clinical Decision-Making; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D015994:Incidence; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology
keywords: sports; tendon disorders