Surgical treatment of acute rupture of the tendo Achillis led to fewer reruptures and better patient-generated ratings than did nonsurgical treatment

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Feb;84(2):324. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200202000-00031.

Author

Affiliation

¹ University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

PMID: 11861747
DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200202000-00031

No abstract available

Publication types

Comparative Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Achilles Tendon / injuries*
Achilles Tendon / surgery
Acute Disease
Adult
Evidence-Based Medicine*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction*
Recurrence
Rupture