Non-operative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures.
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چکیده
A study of 10 patients treated non-operatively for Achilles tendon ruptures is reported. Re-ruptures occurred in three patients. The end-results as regards plantar flexion power and ankle mobility were comparable with those obtained in 24 patients treated operatively.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica
دوره 51 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980