ATR	Acute Achilles tendon rupture
ATRS	Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score
CSA	Cross-sectional area
CT	Computed tomography
EGF	Epidermal growth factor
FAOS	Foot and Ankle Outcome Score
IGF-1	Insulin-like growth factor 1
MRI	Magnetic resonance imaging
NR	Not reported
PDGF	Platelet-derived growth factor
post-op	Post operative
PRF	Platelet-rich fibrin
PRGF	Plasma rich in growth factors
PRP	Platelet-rich plasma
ROM	Range of motion
SF-36	Short Form (36) Health Survey
TGF-β	Transforming growth factor beta
US	Ultrasound
VAS	Visual Analogic Scale
VEGF	Vascular endothelial growth factor
VISA-A	Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles