Ruptured Tendon (cont.)
Medical Author:
Samuel J Haraldson, MD
Coauthor:
Barbara J Blasko, MD
Medical Editor:
Michael D Burg, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
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Next StepsPreventionTo prevent future tears, avoid the cause of the ruptured tendon or treat the problem that led to the tear. Viewer Comments & ReviewsRuptured Tendon - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your ruptured tendon? |
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