Acute achilles tendon rupture. Evaluation of treatment and complications

Author: Katarina Nilsson-helander; Göteborgs Universitet.; University Of Gothenburg.; [2009]

Keywords: MEDICIN; MEDICINE; achilles tendon rupture; re-rupture; ATRS; rupture; free flap; deep venous thrombosis; heel-rise work test; score; augmentation; movable brace;

Abstract: The overall purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the treatment of patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture with regard to complications, function and patient-reported outcome. Moreover, the purpose was to develop and evaluate new outcome measurements.

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