Acute Achilles tendon rupture: Diagnosis and management.

This article provides information on the diagnosis and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). It highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and involvement of a multidisciplinary team in the treatment process. The article discusses the ongoing debate between conservative and surgical approaches to treatment, with surgical treatment reducing the risk of re-rupture but having a higher risk of complications. However, recent research has shown similar functional outcomes among different treatment groups. The article emphasizes the importance of patient compliance and referral to an orthopedic surgeon for patients who prefer surgical treatment or are unsure about their management preferences. [Extracted from the article]

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