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Study: Achilles tendon rupture does not mean end of professional sports career

Source: Medical Xpress

Researchers from Emory University's Department of Orthopedics have found that recovery of strength following surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture was associated with increased ability to return to pre-injury level of play among professional athletes, proving that there is hope after recovering from the serious injury.

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