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. 1988 Mar;22(1):6–8. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.22.1.6

Ruptured Achilles tendon--preliminary results of a new treatment.

R Cetti 1
PMCID: PMC1478494  PMID: 3370404

Abstract

The preliminary results of a new treatment of ruptured Achilles tendons are presented. The new treatment consists of a new tendon suture and a new post-operative cast in which it is possible to make non-weight bearing movements of the ankle immediately after the operation. This makes it possible to walk the day after the operation, causes very little discomfort during the time in a cast, gives a quick return to normal mobility with normal plantar flexion strength and makes it possible to resume sport at the same level as before the injury.

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