Recurrent rupture of the achilles tendon induced by corticosteroid injection.
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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 rotation flap reinforcement, as described in 1954 by Bosworth. Following six weeks of plaster immobilisation and an additional six weeks of physiotherapy, full sports activity was gradually resumed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 16 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982