Surgical Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture with Absorbable Suture Materials Only / 대한족부족관절학회지
Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
;
: 196-202, 2013.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-66858
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report the clinical results from using absorbable suture materials instead of nonabsorbable materials which have been used more commonly to repair Achilles tendon. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed 21 cases of acute Achilles tendon rupture, treated surgically from 2004 to 2011. Mean follow-up period is 6 months. We repaired Achilles tendon using size 1 Vicryl (Polyglactin 910, Ethicon) for core suture and size 3-0 Vicryl for epitendinous suture. At three months after surgery, we evaluated clinical results with single heel raise height by centimeters, differences of calf circumference and passive range of motion of ankle joint, compared to contralateral side. Also we recorded clinical results with subjective satisfaction grades.RESULTS:
At three months after surgery, 20 of 21 patients were able to perform single heel raise over 5 cm in height. Calf circumference differences were less than 1 cm in 12 cases, between 1 cm to 3 cm in 5 cases, more than 3 cm in 4 cases. There was no difference in range of passive motion in 19 cases. All patients satisfied with daily activity except 2 cases with mild discomfort. There was no complication such as rerupture, elongation or infection.CONCLUSION:
We experienced excellent clinical results from repairing Achilles tendon with using absorbable suture materials in terms of functional outcomes and patient's satisfaction without any complication. So we may consider using absorbable suture materials instead of nonabsorbable materials to repair Achilles tendon.
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Assunto principal:
Poliglactina 910
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Ruptura
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Tendão do Calcâneo
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Suturas
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Calcanhar
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Seguimentos
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Amplitude de Movimento Articular
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Articulação do Tornozelo
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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