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Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation Improves Early Isometric Knee Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Repair: A Meta‐analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Purpose To assess the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on quadriceps strength and knee function after anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Methods A comprehensive search of PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Embase from inception until February 2025 was conducted.
Anser Daud, Darius Luke Lameire, Geoffrey William Schemitsch, Daniel Burke Whelan, Tim Dwyer, John Theodoropoulos, Jaskarndip Chahal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced glycation end products impair the repair of injured tendon: a study in rats

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background The AGEs levels in tissues of diabetics and elderly tend to be higher than in normal individuals. This study aims to determine the effects of AGEs on Achilles tendon repair.
Juan Yang, Jirui He, Ling Yang
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The Free Achilles Tendon Is Shorter, Stiffer, Has Larger Cross-Sectional Area and Longer T2* Relaxation Time in Trained Middle-Distance Runners Compared to Healthy Controls

Frontiers in Physiology, 2020
Tendon geometry and tissue properties are important determinants of tendon function and injury risk and are altered in response to ageing, disease, and physical activity levels.
Daniel Devaprakash, Daniel Devaprakash, Steven J. Obst, Steven J. Obst, David G. Lloyd, David G. Lloyd, Rod S. Barrett, Rod S. Barrett, Ben Kennedy, Ben Kennedy, Iain Ball, Kahlee L. Adams, Tyler J. Collings, Tyler J. Collings, Giorgio Davico, Giorgio Davico, Adam Hunter, Nicole Vlahovich, David L. Pease, Claudio Pizzolato, Claudio Pizzolato   +20 more
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A longer Achilles tendon moment arm length is not associated with superior hopping performance

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Variability in musculoskeletal and lower leg structure has the potential to influence hopping height. Achilles tendon moment arm length and plantarflexor muscle strength can influence ankle joint torque development and, consequently, hopping performance.
Bálint Kovács, Bálint Kovács, Sun Dong, Yang Song, Ye Jingyi, Sándor Béres, József Tihanyi, Jingfeng Zhang, Leonidas Petridis, Yaodong Gu   +9 more
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Both Radiofrequency Microtenotomy and Physical Therapy Provide Significant Improvements in Patients With Chronic Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy at a Minimum 5‐Year Follow‐Up

Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Purpose To evaluate a minimum 5‐year follow‐up of patients who were treated with either bipolar radiofrequency microtenotomy (RFM) or physical therapy (PT) for midportion Achilles tendinopathy between 2016 and 2018. Methods All subjects who participated in a previous randomized controlled trial (n = 38) between 2016 and 2018 were invited to fill out a ...
Hayat Jirde Ali, Khaled Meknas, Jüri‐Toomas Kartus, Dana Meknas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Primary plastics of Achilles tendon by plantar muscle tendon for the prevention of repeated ruptures (experimental research)

Acta Biomedica Scientifica, 2013
The most important requirement to Achilles tendon suture is its ability to hold loading both in postoperative and. in rehabilitation period. The research was aimed, at the comparison of strength of classic intertendon suture of Achilles tendon and ...
N. S. Ponomarenko, I. A. Kuklin, N. V. Tishkov, L. A. Zimina, A. V. Semenov, A. P. Zaytsev, A. S. Bubnov   +6 more
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Current treatment concepts for Achilles tendon rupture

Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Achilles tendon rupture is a common and primary cause of lower limb tendon injury suffered during sports-related activities. The causes of Achilles tendon rupture include the calf muscle and tendon overuse, poor tendon quality, and various medical ...
Chen-Chie Wang, Pei-Yu Chen, Kai-Chiang Yang, Chung-Li Wang, Ing-Ho Chen   +4 more
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Muscular and Tendon Degeneration after Achilles Rupture: New Insights into Future Repair Strategies

Biomedicines, 2021
Achilles tendon rupture is a frequent injury with an increasing incidence. After clinical surgical repair, aimed at suturing the tendon stumps back into their original position, the repaired Achilles tendon is often plastically deformed and mechanically ...
Lara Gil-Melgosa, Jorge Grasa, Ainhoa Urbiola, Rafael Llombart, Miguel Susaeta Ruiz, Verónica Montiel, Cristina Ederra, Begoña Calvo, Mikel Ariz, Purificación Ripalda-Cemborain, Felipe Prosper, Carlos Ortiz-de-Solórzano, Juan Pons-Villanueva, Ana Pérez Ruiz   +13 more
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Return to Sport After Foot and Ankle Surgery Is Inconsistently Defined and Assessed: A Systematic Review

Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Purpose To conduct a systematic review of return‐to‐sport (RTS) definitions in the orthopaedic literature, addressing common operative athletic foot and ankle pathologies including ankle instability, Achilles tendon ruptures or tendinopathy, and fifth metatarsal fractures.
Konstantinos Oikonomou, Kush Savsani, Phillip Wyatt, John Cyrus, Brady Ernst, Albert T. Anastasio, Conor N. O’Neill, J. Brett Goodloe, Annunziato Amendola   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Decellularised amniotic membrane-TDSCs composite promotes Achilles tendon healing

Scientific Reports
Adhesions and poor healing are major complications after Achilles tendon injury, and there is no effective solution to this problem. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the biomimetic peritoneurosis can solve the above problems in the ...
Xufeng Mao, Yulong Wang, Xiqian Zhang, Zheyu Yao, Zheyang Yuan, Liwei Yao, Leining Wang, Haijiao Mao   +7 more
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