Recurrent rupture of the achilles tendon induced by corticosteroid injection.
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Recurrent rupture of the achilles tendon induced by corticosteroid injection.
Address for further communications: Dr. A. Chechick, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery A, Chaim Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, Israel game, spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon occurred. The patient was operated upon the same day. An irregular tear of the Achilles tendon was found five centimetres proximal to its insertion. It was repaired by end to end suture with gastrocnemius fascia ro...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 1982
ISSN: 0306-3674
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.16.2.89