Achilles: Failed Acute Repair.

Parekh, Selene G; Aran, Fernando S; Mithani, Suhail; Chopra, Aman · Foot Ankle Clin · 2022

review · Level V

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Abstract

Acute Achilles tendon ruptures are commonly managed with surgical repair. This particular surgery is prone to rerupture, wound complications, deep vein thrombosis, and sural nerve injuries. In this chapter the authors discuss complications, how to avoid them, and ultimately how to manage complications with your patients.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy