Achilles Tendon Rupture in Professional Athletes

Achilles Tendon Rupture in Professional Athletes
OrthoJOE
Achilles Tendon Rupture in Professional Athletes

Nov 08 2023 | 00:22:26

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Episode 74 November 08, 2023 00:22:26

Hosted By

Mohit Bhandari, MD Marc Swiontkowski, MD

Show Notes

In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Ned Amendola, MD, in a discussion on the state of the science related to the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture, with a specific focus on recent injuries among high-profile professional athletes.    

 

Links: 

  • Ochen Y, Beks RB, van Heijl M, Hietbrink F, Leenen LPH, van der Velde D, Heng M, van der Meijden O, Groenwold RHH, Houwert RM. Operative treatment versus nonoperative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2019 Jan 7;364:k5120. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k5120. PMID: 30617123; PMCID: PMC6322065. https://bit.ly/45eRCBh  

 

Subspecialties: 

  • Foot & Ankle 
  • Orthopaedic Essentials 
  • Rehabilitation  
  • Sports Medicine 
  • Trauma 

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