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Augmented surgical repair of a fresh total Achilles tendon rupture is unnecessary

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Reduced complication rate & similar function with minimally invasive vs. open Achilles tendon repair

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Less Achilles tendon elongation and better clinical results following early mobilization

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Repair of Achilles tendon rupture reduces soleus atrophy compared to nonoperative treatment

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Re-rupture risk of Achilles tendon higher with nonoperative than surgical treatment

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Significantly higher revision rates with acute primary repair procedure for ACL ruptures

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Long-term comparison of early mobilization and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair

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Non-operative management of Achilles tendon rupture equivalent to the surgical repair

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