An MRI Analysis of the Site of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Is the Most Common Site 2–6 Cm from the Calcaneal Insertion?

Category: Sports, Ankle Introduction/Purpose: No previous study has performed a quantitative analysis of the site of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this study was to investigate the site of acute Achilles tendon rupture via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: The medical record...

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Main Authors: Young Hwan Park MD, An Seong Chang, Gi Won Choi MD, Hak Jun Kim MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00337