Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture. At times conservative efforts can be successful. From 4 to 10 weeks status after injury.
Neglected or chronic achilles tendon ruptures can be significantly disabling to patients if the muscle tendon unit is stretched beyond its normal passive limit. From 4 to 10 weeks status after injury. In regard to determining whether surgical intervention is necessary it is best to offer an explanation of risks and benefits to the patient and.
The aim of this literature review was to characterize typical symptoms to provide an overview of available diagnosis and treatment options and to give reference points for future research.
In regard to determining whether surgical intervention is necessary it is best to offer an explanation of risks and benefits to the patient and. Achilles tendinopathy is the most common reason for achilles tendon pain and can be categorized into insertional midportion or plantaris tendon related achilles tendinopathy 1. Hence there is no gold standard. Reconstruction of a neglected achilles tendon rupture.