Chronic ruptures of Achilles tendons are those that present four to six weeks after the original injury. They have become more common as acute Achilles tendon injuries have become more frequent, and they are associated with considerable functional morbidity.

Although rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction is thought to be very important by almost all surgeons, very little discussion concerning this matter is included in most paperspublished on ACL reconstructions and their follow-ups.

Arthroscopy of the elbow appears to be a safe and efficacious procedure with a relatively low complication rate