Achilles tendon rupture
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Achilles tendon rupture
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The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. In an Achilles tendon rupture, the tendon is completely torn.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | January 30, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 30, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
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