"type I: partial ruptures ≤50%"
"type II: complete rupture with tendinous gap ≤3 cm"
"type III: complete rupture with tendinous gap 3 to 6 cm"
"type IV: complete rupture with a defect of >6 cm (neglected ruptures)"
"If surgery is indicated, specific approaches may be considered based on the size of the defect. The overarching goal is to attempt direct end-to-end anastomosis of the acute ruptured ends (type II); however, large or neglected ruptures (type III or IV) are more likely to undergo considerable degeneration, requiring greater debridement and tendon grafting."
"If surgery is indicated, specific approaches may be considered based on the size of the defect. The overarching goal is to attempt direct end-to-end anastomosis of the acute ruptured ends (type II); however, large or neglected ruptures (type III or IV) are more likely to undergo considerable degeneration, requiring greater debridement and tendon grafting."