Achilles Rupture

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- Achilles rupture
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Tendon rupture
- Tendon injuries
- Achilles rupture treatment/physical therapy/physiotherapy
- Achilles tendon rupture treatment/physical therapy/physiotherapy
- Tendon rupture treatment/physical therapy/physiotherapy
- Tendon injuries treatment/physical therapy/physiotherapy
- Achilles tendon incidence

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Reference

1. Maffulli N. Rupture of the Achilles tendon. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Jul 1999;81(7):1019-36.

2. Leppilaht J, et al. Incidence of Achilles tendon rupture. Acta Ortbop Scand. 1996; 67 (3): 277-279.

3. Berkson E. Achilles tendon rupture. Quincy medical center

4. Saglimbeni A, MD, Fulmer C, DO. Achilles Tendon Injuries and Tendonitis (2009).
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309393-overview

5. Jacobs B, MD, FACSM, Lin D, MD, Schwartz E, MD. Achilles Tendon Rupture (2009).
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/85024-overview

6. Atkinson T, MD, Easley M, MD. Complete Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon (2001). Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. 2001;5(3) © 2001 Medscape.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408535

7. Gravlee, J, MD, Hatch, R, MD, MPH. Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Challenging Diagnosis. J Am Board Fam Med. 2000;13(5) © 2000 American Board of Family Medicine.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/405807