Purpose This scoping review aims to systematically map and summarise the available
evidence on the management of chronic Achilles ruptures, whilst identifying prognostic …

Although the management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures is not without advances and
controversy, surgical treatment is the mainstay of treatment of symptomatic chronic Achilles …

Background Despite the importance of assessing patient outcomes during patient care,
current evidence suggests relatively limited use of patient-reported outcome measures …

Abstract Background Repairs of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures are technically challenging
due to large defects after scar excision. Multiple techniques for repair have been proposed …

The goal of treatment after Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is to restore appropriate tension to
the tendon, so that normal baseline strength and functional soft-tissue length can be …

This work provides easily accessible guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and
rehabilitation of Achilles tendon ruptures. These guidelines could be considered as …

Background: Chronic Achilles tendon rupture is challenging to repair, and many procedures
have been suggested to fill the gap that separates the distal and proximal ends of the …

Achilles tendon pathology is a common ailment affecting a wide variety of the population. 1
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of an acute injury generally result in a more favorable …

Background To determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic reconstruction of chronic
Achilles tendon ruptures using a hamstring tendon autograft at mid-term follow-up. Methods …

Purpose: Defect of Achilles tendon and overlying soft tissue remains a surgical challenge
due to its insufficient blood supply and high requirement of function. This study aims to report …