From Tatum to Haliburton, why are Achilles injuries surging in the NBA?

Achilles tendon ruptures are on the rise. Examining the causes of the most devastating injury in the NBA and what can be done to prevent it.
Frontiers

Minimally invasive versus open surgery for acute achilles tendon rupture: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

1 Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia ...
The Tuscaloosa News

Alabama basketball G Latrell Wrightsell Jr. returns from injury vs Furman

GREENVILLE, SC — After nearly a full year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles, guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. finally made his comeback on Sunday, debuting in Alabama basketball's 96-71 win at Furman. As ...
Detroit Free Press

Panthers dealt huge blow with season-ending injury to key offensive player

The Carolina Panthers lost more than just their game to the Buffalo Bills here in Week 8. Sunday's disappointing 40-9 defeat at Bank of America Stadium featured a handful of injuries for the Panthers, ...