Achilles Ruptures

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Which Repair Technique Is Superior For Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures In Athletes?

04/26/2021

Could a minimally invasive approach to Achilles tendon repair improve outcomes in elite athletes? A recent study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery compiled data on a total of 186 patients with 188...

Could a minimally invasive...

04/26/2021

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Employing Free Semitendinosus Allograft For Repair Of A Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture

02/19/2020

H. Mahmood Cheema , MD;

Zachary T. Hart , DPM;

Jalpen Patel , DPM;

Dayana J. Sawh , DPM;

Large defects in chronic Achilles tendon ruptures pose a significant challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon. Accordingly, these authors discuss the use of semitendinosus allograft to repair these defects in two cases.

Large defects in chronic...

02/19/2020

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