A severe acute Achilles rupture and repair.

Green River Surgical Residency Program, Renton, Washington, USA.

J Foot Ankle Surg. 1995 May-Jun;34(3):262-5. doi: 10.1016/S1067-2516(09)80057-4.

An unusual type IV rupture is described, whereby the Achilles tendon was ruptured in two places. This required several innovative techniques to repair this injury, which are described herein. The patient recovered uneventfully and returned to his exercise activities in 3 months.