Objectives The incidence of acute Achilles tendon rupture appears to be increasing. The aim
of this study was to summarize various therapies for acute Achilles tendon rupture and …

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

Achilles tendon ruptures, if neglected or identified late, lead to impairments in function and
gait. Surgical reconstruction is typically required to restore the resting length and tension to …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is the strongest and largest tendon in the human body, and is also
the most frequently ruptured. 1, 2 AT rupture is more common in men, with a male/female …

Introduction: A rupture of the Achilles tendon with a delay in diagnosis or treatment for more
than 6 weeks is considered a chronic tear. Local tendon transfer procedures can be used in …

Background Surgical management of chronic Tendo Achillis (TA) ruptures usually requires
tendon grafting procedures. Several techniques have been described. We examined the …

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: Achilles tendon ruptures represent more than 40% of all tendon ruptures
requiring surgical management. About 20% of acute Achilles tendon tears are not …

Background. When Achilles tendon ruptures become chronic, a defect often forms at the
rupture site. There is scant literature regarding the treatment of chronic Achilles ruptures with …

Purpose After four weeks from injury, tears of the Achilles tendon are considered chronic.
Their management is challenging, and the use of a graft is suggested when the gap …