seven athletes ( age range , 35 to 43 years ) , who sustained total subcutaneous ruptures of the achilles tendon 2 to 5 cm above its distal insertion , were treated surgically with suturing of the tendon , immobilization of the leg and foot for 6 weeks , and cast changes so as to increase the dorsiflexion of the foot .
C0023216
leg
C0016504
foot