Management of Chronic Achilles Tendon Injuries—Review of Current Protocols and Surgical Options

Chronic Achilles tendon injury is a challenging problem. A review of the different options available and their technical considerations is required. Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon depends on numerous factors such as the gap between the debrided tendon ends, the presence of a distal stump, and...

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Main Authors: Madhu Periasamy, Hari Venkatramani, Raja Sabapathy Shanmuganathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-1687923