Talk:Achilles tendon rupture

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On the basis of woeful personal experience, I suggest that somebody with the requisite expertise edit the achilles tendon rupture page to include the warning that, if there is any possibility of tendon rupture, the patient should see a specialist as soon after the injury as possible. Apparently, after a month or so, the development of scar tissue precludes surgery and the patient is doomed to have a floppy foot for the rest of his or her life. God knows, I would love to learn otherwise. nickthompson@clarku.edu