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Immobilization in neutral versus equinus position after Achilles tendon repair: A review of 32 patients

1993; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 64; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/17453679308993638

0001-6470

Jussi Rantanen, Timo Hurme, Matti Paananen,

Shoulder Injury and Treatment

In this retrospective study, we compared Achilles tendon ruptures treated with augmented repair and equinus cast and ruptures treated with end-to-end suture and immobilization of the ankle in neutral position. No differences in the outcome or complication rate were found. We recommend that Achilles tendon rupture should be treated by the simplest method, i.e., end-to-end suture and immobilization of the ankle in neutral position.