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World J Meta-Anal. Mar 18, 2026; 14(1): 111108
Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.111108
Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.111108
Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
| Clinical studies reporting outcomes following Achilles tendon ruptures in athletes in the National Football League | Review articles |
| At least 5 patients per cohort | Case reports |
| Published in a peer-reviewed journal | Cadaveric studies |
| Article written in English | Fewer than 5 patients per cohort |
- Citation: Butler JJ, Hedbany D, Lin CC, Vargas L, Kingery MT, Mercer NP, Lezak BA, Tham A, Rubin J, Kennedy JG. Low return to play and performance in national football league athletes after Achilles tendon rupture: A systematic review. World J Meta-Anal 2026; 14(1): 111108
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2308-3840/full/v14/i1/111108.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.13105/wjma.v14.i1.111108