In the largest study of 775 patients, the overall complication rate of surgically treated Achilles tendon ... the splint to the cast. In addition, there was no increased rate of re-rupture.

SO THE CLASSIC ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE IS USUALLY A COMPLETE TEAR OF ... THAT’S WHEN THEY’RE GOING TO BE IMMOBILIZED, EITHER IN A SPLINT OR A CAST, A FUNCTIONAL BRACE LIKE A BOOT WITH HEEL ...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasound can correctly visualise partial ruptures of the proximal Achilles tendon. Method: This was a prospective study in which all ...

Background: The Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score was developed by a research group in 2007 in response to the need for a patient reported outcome measure for this patient population.

we investigated if inflammation is a feature of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture. Methods We studied Achilles tendon biopsies from symptomatic patients with either mid-portion tendinopathy or rupture ...

Two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer had a tear in his Achilles tendon last year that kept him out for three months. Dr. Charlton Stucken of the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm ...