Stable Surgical Repair With Accelerated Rehabilitation Versus Nonsurgical Treatment for Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

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Authors

Nicklas Olsson · Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Karin Grävare Silbernagel · University of the Sciences

Bengt I. Eriksson · Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Mikael Sansone · University of Gothenburg

Annelie Brorsson · Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Katarina Nilsson‐Helander · Hallands sjukhus Kungsbacka

Jón Karlsson

Abstract

The results of the present study demonstrate that stable surgical repair with accelerated tendon loading could be performed in all (n = 49) patients without reruptures and major soft tissue-related complications. However, this treatment was not significantly superior to nonsurgical treatment in terms of functional results, physical activity, or quality of life.

Topics & Keywords

Tendon Structure and Treatment Shoulder Injury and Treatment Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 41, Issue 12, pp. 2867-2876

DOI: 10.1177/0363546513503282

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