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Ciprofloxacin enhances the stimulation of matrix metalloproteinase 3 expression by interleukin-1beta in human tendon-derived cells [PDF]

, 2002
To determine whether the fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin, which can cause tendon pain and rupture in a proportion of treated patients, affects the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in human tendon-derived cells in culture.
Astrom, Bank, Bernard-Beaubois, Borden, Cawston, Clark, De Sarro, Ireland, Kato, Mauviel, Pierfitte, Rasmussen, Riesbeck, Riley, Shakibaei, Williams, Yoshimura   +16 more
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Cast versus functional brace in the rehabilitation of patients treated non-operatively for a rupture of the Achilles tendon : protocol for UK Study of Tendo Achilles Rehabilitation (UK STAR) [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction Achilles tendon rupture affects over 11,000 people yearly in the UK, and the incidence is increasing. Controversy remains with regards the best rehabilitation strategy for these patients.
Achten, J, Costa, ML, Dutton, S, Kearney, RL, Lamb, SE, Liew, AS, Maia Schlüssel, M, Ollivere, B, Parsons, NR, Petrou, S   +9 more
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Mid-term functional outcome after distal Achilles tendon rupture anchoring screw repair in elderly osteopenia as a reliable technique: A case report

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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Contrasting effects of fluoroquinolone antibiotics on the expression of the collagenases, matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-1 and -13, in human tendon-derived cells [PDF]

, 2005
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics may cause tendon pain and rupture. We reported previously that the fluoroquinolone ciprofloxacin potentiated interleukin (IL)-1ß-stimulated expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-3 and MMP-1 in human tendon-derived ...
Corps, A.N, Curry, V.A, Harrall, R.L, Hazleman, B.L, Riley, Graham   +4 more
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Are Patients Presenting with an Achilles Tendon Rupture at Greater Risk of Rupturing Their Contralateral Tendon? A Retrospective Cohort Study with Minimum 2 Years Follow-up

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, Andres Villa MD, Alejandro Freundlich, Jose Dominguez Martinez, Felipe Fuentealba Secul MD, Giovanni Carcuro MD, Jorge Filippi Nussbaum MD, MBA   +6 more
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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 Research
Rupture 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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Versican splice variant messenger RNA expression in normal human Achilles tendon and tendinopathies [PDF]

, 2004
Versican is the principal large proteoglycan expressed in mid-tendon, but its role in tendon pathology is unknown. Our objective was to define the expression of versican isoform splice variant messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in normal Achilles tendons,
Corps, AN, Costa, ML, Hazleman, BL, Ireland, DC, Movin, T, Riley, GP, Robinson, AHN   +6 more
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Staging achilles tendinopathy using ultrasound imaging: The development and investigation of a new ultrasound imaging criteria based on the continuum model of tendon pathology [PDF]

, 2020
AimTo develop a standardised ultrasound imaging (USI)-based criteria for the diagnosis of tendinopathy that aligns with the continuum model of tendon pathology.
Ellis, Richard, Furness, James W., Hing, Wayne, Matthews, Wesley, Rathbone, Evelyne   +4 more
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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, Edward T. Haupt MD, Jonathan R. Kaplan MD, Timothy P. Charlton MD   +3 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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