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Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment

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Romanelli, DA; Almekinders, LC; Mandelbaum, BR
Published in: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review
January 1, 2000

The purpose of this review is to focus on the current science and treatment of Achilles ruptures in today's athlete. Chronic Achilles tendonitis and degeneration are commonly seen in mature athletes who participate in running and jumping sport activities. The etiology is multifactorial and can be attributed to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Identification and correction of these biomechanical factors and training errors can reduce symptoms of chronic tendonitis and prevent ruptures. For inflammatory conditions, conservative care is the mainstay of treatment. Surgical treatment of acute ruptures appears to recover better functional capacity. This article presents a method of functional repair and rehabilitation.

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Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review

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ISSN

1062-8592

Publication Date

January 1, 2000

Volume

8

Issue

4

Start / End Page

377 / 386

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • 1116 Medical Physiology
 

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Romanelli, D. A., Almekinders, L. C., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (2000). Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 8(4), 377–386. https://doi.org/10.1097/00132585-200008040-00009
Romanelli, D. A., L. C. Almekinders, and B. R. Mandelbaum. “Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment.” Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 8, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 377–86. https://doi.org/10.1097/00132585-200008040-00009.
Romanelli DA, Almekinders LC, Mandelbaum BR. Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2000 Jan 1;8(4):377–86.
Romanelli, D. A., et al. “Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment.” Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, vol. 8, no. 4, Jan. 2000, pp. 377–86. Scopus, doi:10.1097/00132585-200008040-00009.
Romanelli DA, Almekinders LC, Mandelbaum BR. Achilles Rupture in the Athlete: Current Science and Treatment. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2000 Jan 1;8(4):377–386.

Published In

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review

DOI

ISSN

1062-8592

Publication Date

January 1, 2000

Volume

8

Issue

4

Start / End Page

377 / 386

Related Subject Headings

  • Orthopedics
  • 1116 Medical Physiology