Incidence, demographics, characteristics and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture: An epidemiological study.

Samuel Briggs-PriceJitendra MangwaniLinzy Houchen-WolloffGayatri ModhaEmma FitzpatrickMurtaza FaiziJenna ShepherdSeth O'Neill

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The incidence of ATR found was 8. cases per 100,000 people per annum. Most ATR were managed non-surgically in this cohort. The majority of ruptures occurred during sporting activity. Almost one quarter (23.3%) of individuals report Achilles pain prior to ATR.

Keyphrases

dna damage response
risk factors
chronic pain
liver failure
pain management
neuropathic pain
drug induced
aortic dissection
intensive care unit