Epidemiological study reports acute Achilles tendon rupture incidence in the United Kingdom, highlighting lasting muscular deficits and marked reductions in quality of life.
Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients' quality of life. The incidence, characteristics and management of ATR in the United Kingdom (UK) is poorly understood. This investigation aims to understand the incidence of ATR in the UK.
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