Pediatric Achilles Tendon Ruptures in the United States: An Evaluation of National Practice Patterns, Management Trends, Complications, and 2-Year Failure Rates
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Achilles tendon ruptures, though uncommon in the pediatric population, present significant clinical challenges due to the unique biomechanical and physiological characteristics of developing tissues. While adult management is well studied, the ...
Background:Achilles tendon ruptures, though uncommon in the pediatric population, present significant clinical challenges due to the unique biomechanical and physiological characteristics of developing tissues. While adult management is well studied, the ...