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Conservative treatment outcome for Achilles tendon re-rupture occurring in the subacute phase after primary repair.

Jun Young ChoiSuk Kyu ChooByung Ho KimJin Soo Suh
Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)
Conservative treatment for subacute ATRR following primary Achilles tendon repair yields clinical outcomes comparable to those without ATRR. Therefore, we recommend that surgeons consider relying on the patient's natural healing capabilities rather than opting for aggressive surgical interventions, as expediting such operations may be unnecessary for subacute injuries.
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