What Are the Sonographic Outcomes of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture? Nonoperative Versus Surgical Repair?

Introduction: The objective was to compare the two-year ultrasonographic outcomes in a consecutive series of patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATr), either treated surgically or nonoperatively.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective, single-center, consecutive series. All patients presenting with acute ATr were included and divided into two groups: surgical or nonoperative groups.