The Achilles Heel of Geriatrics: A systematic review comparing outcomes of operative and nonoperative management of Achilles tendon ruptures in patients aged 65 years and older
Christy A, Ward J, Franden M, McCabe K, Mehta S, Joyner Jr R TidalHealth Peninsula Richard A. Henson Research Institute, Salisbury, Maryland, USA Introduction: Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are increasingly common in the geriatric population. Recent literature reports a 50% decline in operative procedures among individuals aged 30 to 70, despite a rising overall incidence […]