Ruptured Achilles tendon--preliminary results of a new treatment.
Open Access
- 1 March 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 22 (1) , 6-8
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.22.1.6
Abstract
The preliminary results of a new treatment of ruptured Achilles tendons are presented. The new treatment consists of a new tendon suture and a new post-operative cast in which it is possible to make non-weight bearing movements of the ankle immediately after the operation. This makes it possible to walk the day after the operation, causes very little discomfort during the time in a cast, gives a quick return to normal mobility with normal plantar flexion strength and makes it possible to resume sport at the same level as before the injury.Keywords
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