We prospectively studied achilles tendon acute rupture cases operated over 2 years and reviewed the causes, treatment options, outcome and complications. Our Aim of the study was to look at the different suture materials used and to observe for their complications. Fifty-three (53) consecutive patients who came to our hospital with acute Achilles rupture were included. We prospectively collected their data, including medical history, causes, mode of treatment and complications. We followed them up to 6 months to measure their outcome using Boyden score and observe any complications.Background
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