Sural nerve injury associated with neglected tendo Achilles ruptures.
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چکیده
Two patients are described with delayed presentation of a ruptured tendo Achilles, each exhibiting signs of sural nerve dysfunction. Recovery occurred in each case after operative repair.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 35 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001