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Review Question - QID 8056

Achilles Tendon Rupture QID: 8056 (SAE12FA.34)
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QID 8056 (Type "8056" in App Search)
A 50-year-old man is having difficulty walking. He has a history of an injury 6 months ago. Examination reveals that he is unable to toe off and has increased ankle dorsiflexion compared with the uninjured side. He has a positive Thompson test and a palpable defect in the Achilles tendon. An MRI scan shows a 4-cm defect in the Achilles tendon. What type of surgical reconstruction should be planned?
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