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Achilles tendon rupture

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The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. In an Achilles tendon rupture, the tendon is completely torn.

Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD
- Orthopedics
Last Updated January 30, 2007

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Last Updated: January 30, 2007
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