Review article: Treatment for Achilles tendon ruptures in athletes.
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Treatment for Achilles tendon ruptures in athletes is controversial. Surgical fixation has lower rates of re-rupture and confers increased strength and function, whereas conservative treatment has lower risks of wound complications. We review the literature on the optimal treatment for Achilles tendon rupture in athletes.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 21 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013