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Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach, 2013 Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in human body, but despite that, it is also one of the common ruptured tendons. When the Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) occurs, strength of calf muscles, proprioception, and postural stability always decrease.
Vaida Aleknavičiūtė-Ablonskė +1 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 The incidence of achilles tendon rupture varies by gender, age, and seasonal variation. However, there has been no study as yet linking achilles tendon rupture to daily fluctuations in outdoor temperature. The purpose of this study was to investigate the
Kwang Hwan Park +8 more
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Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2020 Partial ruptures in the Achilles tendon are rather uncommon and are often misinterpreted as aggravated Achilles tendinopathy, and not always considered as a differential diagnosis.
M. Gatz, C. Spang, H. Alfredson
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A rare case of Levofloxacin‐related Iliopsoas and Achilles tendon rupture
Clinical Case Reports, 2021 Achilles tendon rupture is a well‐documented adverse effect of Fluoroquinolones; however, herein we present a case of complete iliopsoas and Achilles, and partial semimembranosus tendon rupture secondary to Levofloxacin.
Prabhjot Singh Bedi +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 +13 more
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Cureus, 2020 Background and objectives There is a growing use of functional rehabilitation programs for the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Factors such as patient age and level of activity have been used to guide the decision. One of the debated indications is
Islam M Mubark +8 more
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Qanun Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, 2023 The management of distal Achilles tendon rupture is still controversial, especially in elderly patients, due to poor bone quality and tendon stump integrity. One of the proposed repair techniques is by using an anchoring screw.
Teddy Heri Wardhana, Mukhlis Aziz
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Bilateral Spontaneous Rupture of the Achilles Tendon as an Initial Presentation of Alkaptonuria: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchRupture of the Achilles tendon is a common occurrence in the athletic population with a history of injury; however, a complete rupture of both Achilles tendons is uncommon. Spontaneous rupture of the bilateral Achilles tendons is an even rarer phenomenon,
Sundara Raja Perumal, K Malathy, Anand
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The STAMP Test: A Novel Clinical Test in Diagnosing Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2022 Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries, and an estimated 20-25% injuries are missed acutely. Chronic and acute Achilles tendon rupture patients typically present with nonspecific complaints and physical exam ...
Giselle M. Porter +3 more
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Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2018 Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: Study Design: Case-control Objective: To determine whether patients presenting with an Achilles tendon rupture are at greater risk of rupturing their contralateral tendon when compared to general population. Summary
Joaquin Palma MD +6 more
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