A case of ‘second rupture’ following open repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon

Abstract We present a case of Achilles tendon rupture in a 54-year-old man whilst rehabilitating following end-to-end open repair of an acute Achilles tendon rupture. Re-rupture following surgical repair of Achilles tendon is well known. This case however, is atypical as the second rupture occurred...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Foot and ankle surgery 2011-06, Vol.17 (2), p.e17-e19
Hauptverfasser:	Rushton, P.R.P, Singh, A.K, Deshmukh, R.G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles tendon Achilles Tendon - injuries Achilles Tendon - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Orthopedic Procedures Orthopedics Re-rupture Recurrence Rupture Suture Techniques
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