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Title
Rerupture and deep infection following treatment of total Achilles tendon rupture.
Authors
Pajala, Ari; Kangas, Jarmo; Ohtonen, Pasi; Leppilahti, Juhana
Abstract
The incidence of total Achilles tendon rupture has increased, but we are not aware of any reports on the incidence of reruptures or deep infections following treatment. The outcome after successful treatment is good, but that after complications has not been well documented.
Publication
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2002, Vol 84, Issue 11, p2016