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Open reconstruction of the Achilles tendon may be considered to be a relatively simple technique and may be easily performed by surgeons less familiar with more complex Achilles reconstruction. The technique may be used for both chronic rupture greater than 4 weeks following injury and cases of re-rupture.
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Carmont, M.R., Silbernagel, K.G., Nilsson-Helander, K., Karlsson, J. (2017). Free Hamstring Open Augmentation for Delayed Achilles Tendon Rupture. In: Thermann, H., et al. The Achilles Tendon. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54074-9_14
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