Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture - Choice of Treatment Based on Ultrasound Findings

Diagnostic UltraSonography for the Choice of Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture

Patients with acute achilles tendon rupture will go through an acute ultrasound. Based on the distance between the ends of the tendon the investigators will decide if the patient is going to be treated with or without surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• acute achilles tendon rupture diagnosed less than 48 hours from injury
• mid-substance rupture

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous achilles tendon rupture
• lower leg disability
• diabetes mellitus
• neurovascular disease
• immunosuppression
• non-Swedish speaker