Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 140-142 , 2007

Chronic rupture of Achillis tendon operative management using two in one operation

Received 15 January 2007 ,Accepted 10 April 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2007.04.001

Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 140-142 , 2007

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