Dual Fixation of Calcaneal Tuberosity Avulsion with Concomitant Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Novel Hybrid Technique
Fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity with a concomitant Achilles tendon rupture presents a difficult challenge for the treating surgeon. The ultimate goal of treatment is to restore function of both the gastrocnemius-soleus complex and the Achilles tendon. This particular subset of fractures occurs...
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Main Authors: | Gautham Prabhakar, Nicholas Kusnezov, Nicholas Rensing, Amr Abdelgawad |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9150538 |
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