RT Journal
A1 Chiodo, Christopher P.
A1 Glazebrook, Mark
A1 Bluman, Eric Michael
A1 Cohen, Bruce E.
A1 Femino, John E.
A1 Giza, Eric
A1Watters, III ,William C.
A1 Goldberg, Michael J.
A1 Keith, Michael
A1Haralson, III ,Robert H.
A1 Turkelson, Charles M.
A1 Wies, Janet L.
A1 Hitchcock, Kristin
A1 Raymond, Laura
A1 Anderson, Sara
A1 Boyer, Kevin
A1 Sluka, Patrick
T1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline on Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2010
FD October 20
VO 92
IS 14
SP 2466
OP 2468
DO 
UL http://dx.doi.org/
AB 
The following is a summary of the recommendations in the AAOS’ clinical practice guideline, The Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. The scope of this guideline is specifically limited to acute Achilles tendon rupture. This summary does not contain rationales that explain how and why these recommendations were developed nor does it contain the evidence supporting these recommendations. All readers of this summary are strongly urged to consult the full guideline and evidence report for this information. We are confident that those who read the full guideline and evidence report will also see that the recommendations were developed using systematic evidence-based processes designed to combat bias, enhance transparency, and promote reproducibility. This summary of recommendations is not intended to stand alone. Treatment decisions should be made in light of all circumstances presented by the patient. Treatments and procedures applicable to the individual patient rely on mutual communication between patient, physician and other healthcare practitioners.