Achilles Tendon Ruptures

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04/15/2021

Ali Rahnama DPM AACFAS

Achilles ruptures are a common pathology that present for care to foot and ankle surgeons. There is debate, however, in terms of what is the best course of action and in what patient population one should use select therapies. Should the...

Achilles ruptures are a common...

04/15/2021

Podiatry Today

Feature

Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Is Surgical Repair More Effective Than Conservative Care?

02/07/2020

By Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, DABPM and Michael Loshigian, DPM, FACFAS

By Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, DABPM an...

02/07/2020

Podiatry Today

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A Closer Look At The Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair

02/01/2018

Jonathan L. Hook, DPM, MPH, and T. Craig Wirt, DPM, PhD

Jonathan L. Hook, DPM, MPH, and T. Cr...

Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...

Challenging the traditional open...

02/01/2018

Podiatry Today

Treatment Dilemmas

A Closer Look At New Developments In Treating Achilles Tendon Ruptures

12/20/2016

Laura Bohman, DPM, and Bob Baravarian, DPM

Laura Bohman, DPM, and Bob Baravarian...

One can consider an Achilles rupture to be chronic or neglected approximately four to six weeks after the initial injury. This is due to the retraction of the tendon ends and the beginning scar formation in the area void of tendon.1

One can consider an Achilles...

12/20/2016

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Emerging Insights On Percutaneous Repair Of The Achilles Tendon Rupture

06/19/2014

Stephen M. Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS

Stephen M. Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS ...

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Increased interest in physical fitness and athletic activity by young, middle-aged, and older patients has led to a higher incidence of rupture.1 Surgical correction...

The Achilles tendon is the...

06/19/2014

Podiatry Today

Sports Medicine

Should You Cast Achilles Tendon Ruptures?

06/03/2008

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM

Surgeons routinely make treatment decisions based on their training and experience. For example, we typically employ non-operative treatment of Achilles ruptures for the elderly. Surgical repair, on the other hand, is usually recommended for...

Surgeons routinely make...

06/03/2008

Podiatry Today