Closed treatment of Achilles tendon rupture

Authors

  • Johnny Keller
  • Thorkild Bremholm Rasmussen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992957

Abstract

In order to minimize rerupture after closed treatment of Achilles tendon rupture, the period of immobilization was prolonged from 8 to 12 weeks and an above-knee plaster cast was used the first 3 weeks. In 37 consecutive patients, followed for an average of 3 years, rerupture had occurred in two patients. It is concluded that modified closed treatment is a good alternative to surgical treatment.

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Published

1984-01-01

How to Cite

Keller, J., & Rasmussen, T. B. (1984). Closed treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Acta Orthopaedica, 55(5), 548–550. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992957