Duration of immobilisation after Achilles tendon rupture repair by open surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Duration of immobilisation after Achilles tendon rupture repair by open surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The best treatment for acute Achilles tendon ruptures remains controversial. No cohort studies have compared different immobilisation durations after open surgery. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the optimal duration of immobilisation after this surgery. Method...

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Main Authors: Xiang Yu Xu, Shan Gao, Yang Lv, Fang Zhou, Chen Jiao, Ji Xing Fan, Teng Jiao Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Achilles tendon rupture
Open surgery
Early rehabilitation
Immobilisation duration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02342-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02342-4

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