Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport |
2011
Abstract
Basis: Both professional and recreational sports bring number of risks in form of various injuries. One of the common injuries is Achilles tendon rupture, which lead to long-term sport "cut-off" and intensive, especially rehabilitation care of this injury is necessary.
Method: Bibliographic search of mostly foreign literature. Result: Relatively good accessibility of specialist articles on this topic.
Conclusion: Achille''s tendon rupture is serious injury requiring long-term medical and rehabilitation care. Conservative and surgical approach can be used for the treatment of this injury.
Method of the treatment depends on doctors dicision, taking into account the proffesional activities of the particular patient.