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Versican splice variant messenger RNA expression in normal human Achilles tendon and tendinopathies [PDF]

open access: yes, 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   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Incidence, demographics, characteristics and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture: An epidemiological study

open access: yesPLoS ONE
Background Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life.
S. Briggs-Price   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Intraoperative ultrasonography assistance for minimally invasive repair of the acute Achilles tendon rupture

open access: yesJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2020
Background Minimally invasive repair is a better option for Achilles tendon rupture with low re-rupture and wound-related complications than conservative treatment or traditional open repair. The major problem is sural nerve injury.
Yongliang Yang   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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

open access: yes, 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   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Platelet rich plasma injection for acute Achilles tendon rupture: PATH-2 randomised, placebo controlled, superiority trial

open access: yesBritish medical journal, 2019
Objective To determine whether an injection of platelet rich plasma improves outcomes after acute Achilles tendon rupture. Design Randomised, placebo controlled, two arm, parallel group, participant and assessor masked, superiority trial.
D. Keene   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture—A Neglected Entity: A Narrative Literature Review on Diagnostics and Treatment Options

open access: yesJournal 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
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The STAMP Test: A Novel Clinical Test in Diagnosing Achilles Tendon Ruptures

open access: yesFoot & 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
doaj   +1 more source

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]

open access: yes, 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   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Current treatment concepts for Achilles tendon rupture

open access: yesTzu 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   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

OUR APPROACH TO TREATMENT OF NEGLECTED ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURES. IS THERE A SIMPLE SOLUTION?

open access: yesTravmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii, 2018
Introduction. Subcutaneous rupture of achilles tendon is a frequent trauma and most patients with such pathology are men of working age. Even though it is not difficult to diagnose such ruptures, especially those that need surgical treatment, there are ...
D. V. Chugaev   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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