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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 98-B, Issue SUPP_19 | Pages 9 - 9
1 Nov 2016
Lawrence J Nasr P Fountain D Berman L Robinson A
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Aims

This prospective cohort study aimed to determine if the size of the tendon gap following acute tendo Achillis rupture influences the functional outcome following non-operative treatment.

Patients and methods

All patients presenting with acute unilateral tendo Achillis rupture were considered for the study. Dynamic ultrasound examination was performed to confirm the diagnosis and measure the gap between ruptured tendon ends. Outcome was assessed using dynamometric testing of plantarflexion and the Achilles tendon rupture score (ATRS) six months after the completion of a rehabilitation programme.