Purpose This scoping review aims to systematically map and summarise the available
evidence on the management of chronic Achilles ruptures, whilst identifying prognostic …

Introduction: A rupture of the Achilles tendon with a delay in diagnosis or treatment for more
than 6 weeks is considered a chronic tear. Local tendon transfer procedures can be used in …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the endoscopic-
assisted locking block modified Krackow technique with a VY flap. The hypothesis was that …

Background: High morbidity has been reported regarding Achilles tendon (AT) injuries, and
the upward trend has accelerated since the mid-1990s. A chronic Achilles tendon rupture …

Acute Achilles tendon rupture can be treated either surgically or nonsurgically. The flexor
hallucis longus (FHL) has been used successfully in patients with large chronic Achilles …

Purpose Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) result in loss of strength and function of the
gastrosoleus—Achilles tendon complex, probably because of gradual tendon elongation …

Abstract Background Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures (CATR) often require surgical
intervention to restore function. Despite numerous treatment modalities available, the …

Background: Both percutaneous and endoscopically assisted methods are reported to
produce good results in the surgical management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The aim …

Abstract Introduction Chronic Achilles tendon rupture is primarily caused by degenerative
processes of multifactorial origin. In addition to secondary repair (SR) with augmentation of …

To date, there is no consensus concerning the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Although surgical treatment decreases the risk of a recurrent rupture, it is not without …