BALANCE AND STRENGTH AFTER MISDIAGNOSED ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURES

Authors

  • Alf Thorstensson
  • Karl Daggfeldt
  • Christian Akermark

Keywords:

Achilles tendon rupture, Thompson test

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Misdiagnosis of complete Achilles tendon ruptures has become increasingly common. The purpose of this ongoing research is to investigate clinical and functional consequences of earlier misdiagnosed and untreated complete Achilles tendon ruptures.

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Issue

18 International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (2000)

Section

Injuries / Rehabilitation

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