Conservative Treatment of Fresh Subcutaneous Rupture of the Achilles Tendon

Authors

  • Lars Nistor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988720

Abstract

Twelve patients with rupture of the Achilles tendon were successfully treated with immobilization in plaster for 8 weeks and with raised shoe-heels for 4 weeks. The results are discussed in the light of earlier literature on surgical versus conservative treatment.

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Published

1976-01-01

How to Cite

Nistor, L. (1976). Conservative Treatment of Fresh Subcutaneous Rupture of the Achilles Tendon. Acta Orthopaedica, 47(4), 459–462. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988720