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Kuwada classification
| Defect size | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Type I (partial ruptures < 50%) | Conservative management |
| Type II (rupture < 3 cm) | End to end anastomosis |
| Type III (tendinous gap 3 to 6 cm) | Often requires tendon/synthetic graft |
| Type IV(defect > 6 cm) | Tendon/synthetic graft and gastrocnemius recession |
