The economic cost and patient-reported outcomes of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures [PDF]
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 2020 Purpose While most Achilles tendon ruptures are dramatic and diagnosed quickly, some are missed, with a risk of becoming chronic. A chronic Achilles tendon rupture is defined as a rupture that has been left untreated for more than 4 weeks. By mapping the
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Current treatment concepts for Achilles tendon rupture
Tzu Chi Medical JournalAchilles 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 ...
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The effects of age- and training-related changes in tendon stiffness on muscular force production and neuro-motor control during childhood [PDF]
, 2011 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The research described in this thesis examined age- and strength training-related changes in Achilles tendon stiffness and plantarflexor force production in
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Muscle-tendon morphomechanical properties of non-surgically treated Achilles tendon 1-year post-rupture [PDF]
, 2022 Background Achilles tendon rupture appears to alter stiffness and length of the tendon. These alterations may affect the function of tendon in force transmission and in energy storage and recovery.
Cronin, Neil J. +8 more
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Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon Rupture in a Distal Radius Malunion
, 2022 We describe a rare case of complete rupture of the flexor carpi radialis in a distal radius malunion. Though the tendon was not repaired, the functional result was acceptable.
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The Achilles tendon total rupture score : a study of responsiveness, internal consistency and convergent validity on patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures [PDF]
, 2012 Background The Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score was developed by a research group in 2007 in response to the need for a patient reported outcome measure for this patient population.
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Thompson Test in Achilles Tendon Rupture [PDF]
, 2016 HPI: A 26-year old male presented to the emergency department after experiencing the acute onset of left ankle pain while playing basketball. Upon jumping, he felt a “pop” in his left posterior ankle, followed by pain and difficulty ambulating. His exam
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Eccentric calf muscle exercise produces a greater acute reduction in Achilles tendon thickness than concentric exercise [PDF]
, 2009 Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design. Setting: Institutional.
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The comprehensive cohort model in a pilot trial in orthopaedic trauma [PDF]
, 2011 Background: The primary aim of this study was to provide an estimate of effect size for the functional outcome of operative versus non-operative treatment for patients with an acute rupture of the Achilles tendon using accelerated rehabilitation for ...
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Subcutaneous Achilles tendon rupture in an eighty-year-old female with an absence of risk factors
Orthopedic Reviews, 2010 Achilles tendon ruptures rarely occur in patients over 80 years of age. However, it is unclear what treatment, surgical or conservative, is suitable for such an Achilles tendon rupture in the elderly.
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