The Achilles Tendon - Treatment and Rehabilitation - J. Nunley (Springer, 2009) WW.pdf

The Achilles Tendon
The Achilles Tendon
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Edited by
James A. Nunley, MD
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
Editor
James A. Nunley
Duke University Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Durham, NC 27110
USA
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ISBN: 978-0-387-79205-7 e-ISBN: 978-0-387-79206-4
DOI: -1-387-79206-4
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008930711
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To my wife, Elise,
for her love, support, and encouragement of so many years.
To my children, Ryan, Stephanie, and Jefferson,
for the excitement and joy that they have brought to my life.
To all of the residents and fellows at Duke University,
for their unwavering support and for providing me with intellectual
stimulation for so many years.
Foreword
Disorders of the Achill