Classic Article Series: Achilles Tendon Pathology

Cottom, J.M., Hyer, C.F., Berlet, G.C et al. “Flexor Hallucis Tendon Transfer with an Interference
Screw for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis: A Report of 62 Cases.” Foot Ankle Spec 2008:
1(5):280–7.

Elliot, R.R. & Calder, J.D. “Percutaneous and Mini-Open Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon
Rupture.” Foot Ankle Clinic 2007: 12(4):573-582.

Hennessy, M.S., Molloy, A.P. & Sturdee, S.W. “Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy.” Foot Ankle
Clinic 2007: 12(4):617-641.

Kahn, R..J, Fick, D. et al. “Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Meta-Analysis of
Randomized, Controlled Trials.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 2005: 87:2202-2210.

Krackow, K.A., Thomas, S.C. & Jones, L.C. “A New Stitch for Ligament Tendon Fixation: a Brief
Note.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 1986: 68:764-766.

Kuwada, G.T. “Classification of Tendo Achillis Rupture with Consideration of Surgical Repair
Techniques.” J Foot Surg 1990: 29(4):361–5.

Lagergren, C. & Lindholm, A. “Vascular Distribution in the Achilles Tendon: an Angiographic and
Microangiogrphic Study.” Acta Chir Scand 1959: 116:491-495.

Lesic, A. & Bumbasirevic, M. “Disorders of the Achilles Tendon.” Foot Ankle 2004: 18:63–75.

Ma, G.W. & Griffith, T.G. “Percutaneous Repair of Acute Closed Ruptured Achilles Tendon: A
New Technique.” Clinc Orthop Relat Res 1977 Oct: 128:247-255.

Myerson, M. “Achilles Tendon Ruptures.” Instr Course Lect 1999: 48:219-230.

Schuberth, J. “Achilles Tendon Trauma.” In: Scurran, B.L, editor. “Foot and Ankle Trauma. Achilles
Tendon Rupture.” New York (NY): Churchill Livingstone; 1996.

Soroceanu, A., Sidhwa, F., Aarabi, S., Kaufman, A. & Glazebrook, M. “Surgical versus Nonsurgical
Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.” J
Bone Joint Surg Am 2012: 94(23): 2136-2143.

Thompson, J. & Baravarian, B. “Acute and Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Athletes.” Clin
Podiatr Med Surg 2011: 28(1):117–35

Thompson, T.C. & Doherty, J.H. “Spontaneous Rupture of Tendon of Achilles: A New Clinical
Diagnostic Test.” J Trauma 1962: 2:126–9.

Yoho, R.M. & State, R.E. “Achilles Tendon Rupture: Diagnosis and Management.” Clin Podiatr Med
Surg 1999: 16(4):617-630.