Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the indications for, outcomes of, rehabilitation protocols for, and complications of nonsurgical treatment options for the management of acute Achilles tendon rupture.
2. Describe the benefits of early motion on Achilles tendon healing during functional rehabilitation.
3. Review surgical treatment options for the management of acute Achilles tendon rupture, including percutaneous tendon repair and limited open repair.
4. Explain the role of repair augmentation and biologic adjuncts in the surgical management of Achilles tendon rupture.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits