Management of Achilles Tendon Injuries in the Elite Athlete.

Management of Achilles Tendon Injuries in the Elite Athlete.
Orthop Clin North Am. 2020 Oct;51(4):533-539
Authors: Patel KA, O'Malley MJ
Abstract
The management of Achilles tendon rupture continues to be controversial in the everyday athlete; however, there is strong evidence indicating that surgical intervention is preferred in elite athletes due to the return of greater strength and peak torque. We review the published literature, as well as our operative technique and post-operative protocol in the management of Achilles tendon injuries in elite athletes.
PMID: 32950223 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Orthopedic Clinics of North America - September 21, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Patel KA, O'Malley MJ Tags: Orthop Clin North Am Source Type: research