AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Achilles Injuries in Football

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The speaker discusses the topic of Achilles tendon rupture in athletes. They highlight the risk of re-rupture in classic operative and non-operative treatments, as well as the increased risk of complications, such as infection, with open operative repair. They mention the limited studies on less invasive techniques and the poor prognosis for athletes in terms of function and return to sports. The speaker discusses various studies and techniques, including percutaneous repair and mini-open repair, and their outcomes. They emphasize the importance of maintaining tension during the rehabilitation process and the use of motion-accelerated rehab. The presenter concludes that minimally invasive techniques may be a successful option for Achilles tendon rupture in athletes due to their lower risk of complications.

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Presented by Kirk A. McCullough MD

Keywords

Achilles tendon rupture

athletes

re-rupture risk

operative treatments

non-operative treatments