Short-term clinical effects of Achillon in repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture / 中国骨伤
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
;
(12): 959-961, 2012.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the clinical effects of Achillon for the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From April 2009 to April 2010, 19 patients with AATR who were treated with Achillon were retrospectively analyzed. There were 17 males and 2 females, with an average age of 40.2 years (30 to 58 years). There were 9 cases of sports injury, and 2 case of fall injury. The time from injury to surgery ranged from 0 to 8 days (2.2 days on average). The results of Thompson test and single heel rise test were positive in 19 cases. Clinical data were assessed with the patient satisfaction and the AOFAS hindfoot score during follow-up.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 12 to 28 months (19.9 months on average). The average operation time was 41 minutes. There were no wound infections, recurrent rupture, or sural nerve complications. At the latest follow-up, 18 patients were totally satisfied with the surgical result, 1 patient feel generally due to mild pain when running. None of the patients were dissatisfied with the final results the latest follow-up. At the latest follow-up, the AOFAS score was 98.42 +/- 3.29 (89 to 100). All the patients regained normal range of motion and were able to resume their previous activities at six months after operation, with a high rate of satisfaction. Average decreased of mid-calf circumference was (0.82 +/- 0.85) cm (ranged from 0 to 3 cm).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Treatment with Achillon is safe, effective for AATR with low incidence of complications and early active rehabilitation can be carried out. It is a good method to treat AATR.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Ruptura
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Tendão do Calcâneo
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Cirurgia Geral
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Traumatismos dos Tendões
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Ferimentos e Lesões
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Doença Aguda
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Ano de publicação:
2012
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