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Achilles Tendon Ruptures and Repair in Athletes-a Review of Sports-Related Achilles Injuries and Return to Play.
Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med
October 2022
Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center Department of Bone and Joint, 30 Hope Drive, Building A; PO Box 859, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA.
Purpose Of Review: Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are detrimental to sports performance, and optimal treatment strategy and guidelines on return to play (RTP) remain controversial. This current review investigates the recent literature surrounding nonoperative versus operative management of ATR, clinical outcomes, and operative techniques to allow the athlete a successful return to their respective sport.
Recent Findings: The Achilles tendon (AT) is crucial to the athlete, as it is essential for explosive activities such as running and jumping.