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The Biomechanical Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Mid-Substance Repair: The Effect of Heel Lift [PDF]
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsResearch Type: Level 4 – Case series Introduction/Purpose: The strain on the Achilles tendon plays a crucial role in both pathology and foot biomechanics.
Jiyong Ahn MD, PhD +7 more
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Mid-term Follow-up Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Paratenon Protection Repair of Ruptured Achilles Tendon [PDF]
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsResearch Type: Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control study, Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies Introduction/Purpose: The paratenon, a protective sheath surrounding the Achilles tendon, has been shown to facilitate tendon healing.
Jian Tian MD
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Pro-inflammatory activity of long noncoding RNA FOXD2-AS1 in Achilles tendinopathy
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent clinical problem that plagues athletes and general populations. Achilles tendon healing is a complex process, and so far, there is no successful long-term solution to Achilles tendinopathy in the field of microsurgery
Xiaoting Ke, Wenjie Zhang
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Achilles tendon injuries [PDF]
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2017 The purpose of this study is to review the current literature of Achilles tendon injuries, specifically chronic tendinopathy and acute ruptures in regard to etiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.The incidence of Achilles tendon injuries is increasing, but the necessity for surgical intervention is decreasing due to improved conservative ...
Anthony C, Egger, Mark J, Berkowitz
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021 Background Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition characterized by life-long elevations of plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Thomas Michael Zahradnik +6 more
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Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2023 Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Triceps surae muscle force is transferred through the Achilles tendon to the calcaneus and from the calcaneus to the plantar fascia and then to the metatarsal heads and the toes which exert force
Hamed Malakoutikhah PhD +1 more
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2022 Achilles tendon adaptation is a key aspect of exercise performance and injury risk prevention. However, much debate exists about the adaptation of the Achilles tendon in response to exercise activities.
Freddy Sichting +2 more
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MRI of the Achilles tendon—A comprehensive pictorial review. Part one
European Journal of Radiology Open, 2021 The normal Achilles tendon is composed of twisted subtendons separated by thin high signal septae, which are a potential pitfall on MRI because they mimic a tendon tear.Tendinopathy and full thickness tears may be assessed effectively both on MRI and ...
Pawel Szaro +2 more
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Achilles tendon ruptures [PDF]
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2013 The incidence of acute Achilles tendon ruptures is on the rise. This is thought to be due to the increasing number of middle-aged persons participating in athletic and/or strenuous activity. Ruptures of the Achilles tendon can be severely debilitating, with deficits seen years after the initial incident.
David, Pedowitz, Greg, Kirwan
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Research Progress of Biodegradable Polymers in Repairing Achilles Tendon Injury
Frontiers in Materials, 2022 Achilles tendon injury has become a common sports injury clinically, and its treatment and rehabilitation are essential, while the regenerative capacity of the Achilles tendon in adult mammals is limited.
Jinchi Zhang +5 more
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