Purpose of review The purpose of this study is to review the current literature of Achilles
tendon injuries, specifically chronic tendinopathy and acute ruptures in regard to etiology …

Abstract Background Acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR) is a frequent injury occurring
dominantly in young to middle-aged males. Outcomes and complications between …

Background: Limited incision techniques for acute Achilles tendon ruptures have been
developed in recent years to improve recovery and reduce postoperative complications …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate, in a meta-analysis, the clinical effectiveness
of operative treatment for acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR) compared with nonoperative …

The acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is a protracted injury. Surgery is only the beginning
of a long rehabilitation period. Therefore, the rehabilitation protocol is an integral aspect to …

Background: There is no consensus on the optimal technique for repairing an acute Achilles
tendon rupture. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the complications …

Background Uncertainty exists regarding the best treatment for acute Achilles tendon
ruptures. Simultaneous comparison of the multiple treatment options using traditional study …

Background Controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment for acute Achilles tendon
ruptures. Conservative and surgical treatments have been reported with variable results and …

Disorders of the Achilles tendon are common in active people—competitive and recreational
athletes alike—but they can occur in less active people. As the largest tendon in the body …

Background: Multiple meta-analyses have been published in efforts to determine whether
operative or nonoperative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures affords superior outcomes …