Minimally invasive reconstruction technique for chronic Achilles tendon tears allows rapid return to walking and leads to good functional recovery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05723-9
Abstract: Purpose Chronic Achilles tendon tears, including chronic ruptures with end gap over 6 cm making end-to-end suturing impossible, can be treated with autologous hamstring graft reconstruction. The primary goal of this study was to present the… read more here.
Keywords: tendon tears; reconstruction; technique; minimally invasive ... See more keywords
Open Reconstructive Strategies for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.04.002
Abstract: Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures typically are treated with surgical intervention except in low-demand patients or patients who are unable to tolerate surgery. Although several treatment strategies are described, most literature is case reports and case… read more here.
Keywords: tendon ruptures; reconstructive strategies; strategies chronic; achilles tendon ... See more keywords
Low-volume Hydrodissection for the Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac384
Abstract: Chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common ailment for many active duty service members that adversely affects readiness. Patients present with pain, swelling, and limited functional ability. Kager's fat pad is a mass of adipose… read more here.
Keywords: volume; chronic achilles; achilles tendinopathy; volume hydrodissection ... See more keywords
Surgical treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture results in improved gait biomechanics
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-02948-2
Abstract: Background Chronic Achilles tendon rupture is associated with persistent weakness at push-off with the affected foot and poor balance, resulting in significant alterations to normal gait. Surgical repair is the most common treatment for improving… read more here.
Keywords: achilles tendon; chronic achilles; tendon rupture; peak ... See more keywords