Outcomes of operative and nonoperative management of myotendinous Achilles tendon ruptures: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achilles tendon ruptures are the most common lower extremity tendinous rupture. While there has been extensive research into the management of mid-substance Achilles tendon ruptures, there is a paucity of literature on the management of myotendinous Achilles tendon ruptures.

Methods

The aim of this systematic review is to compile all available literature on the treatment of myotendinous Achilles tendon tears. A systematic search of Web of Science, Embase, and Medline databases was performed for all studies published from database inception to April 13, 2024. All publications addressing the treatment of myotendinous Achilles ruptures of all levels of evidence were included. The PRISMA Checklist guided the reporting and data abstraction. Descriptive statistics are p

SUBMITTER: Lameire DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature