Ageing, deep vein thrombosis and male gender predict poor outcome after acute Achilles tendon rupture

What is it about?

Many patients report long-term pain and impaired function after Achilles tendon rupture. To improve outcome we need to understand underlying predictive factors.

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Why is it important?

Deep vein thrombosis during leg-immobilization after Achilles tendon rupture can be prevented by mechanical means and may thereby improve outcome.