Listen " Achilles Tendon Rupture in Professional Athletes "
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Marc and Mo are joined by special guest Ned Amendola, MD, in a discussion on the state of the science related to the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture, with a specific focus on recent injuries among high-profile professional athletes.
Links:
Ochen Y, Beks RB, van Heijl M, Hietbrink F, Leenen LPH, van der Velde D, Heng M, van der Meijden O, Groenwold RHH, Houwert RM. Operative treatment versus nonoperative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2019 Jan 7;364:k5120. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k5120. PMID: 30617123; PMCID: PMC6322065. https://bit.ly/45eRCBh
Subspecialties:
Foot & Ankle
Orthopaedic Essentials
Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Trauma
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