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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 106-B, Issue SUPP_12 | Pages 1 - 1
10 Jun 2024
Briggs-Price S O'Neill S Houchen-Wolloff L Modha G Fitzpatrick E Faizi M Shepherd J Mangwani J
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Introduction

Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life1,2. The incidence, characteristics and management of ATR in the United Kingdom is poorly understood.

Method

Data was collected prospectively from University Hospitals of Leicester Emergency Department (ED) between January 2016 and December 2020 and analysed retrospectively. The medical records were reviewed to determine management protocols (surgical/non-surgical) and limited mobilisation (VACOped™ boot) duration. Leicestershire population data was taken from Leicestershire County Council demography report.