Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon: two case presentations with six-year follow-up
Nelson, D.M.; Nelson, C.L.; Harrison, T.E.
Journal of Foot Surgery 28(2): 127-131
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544 PMID: 2738294 Document Number: 337900
The authors present two cases involving complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. Pertinent anatomical considerations and probable pathogenesis are discussed. Surgical treatment produced excellent results.
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