Achilles tendon rupture: mechanisms of injury, principles of rehabilitation and return to play
The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest and largest tendon in the human body, but
despite its size and tensile strength, it frequently gets injured. Achilles tendon ruptures …
despite its size and tensile strength, it frequently gets injured. Achilles tendon ruptures …
Persistent deficits after an Achilles tendon rupture: a narrative review
R Hoeffner, RB Svensson… - Translational Sports …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Persistent muscle weakness, tendon elongation, and incomplete return to preinjury level are
frequent sequelae after acute Achilles tendon rupture, and evidence‐based knowledge of …
frequent sequelae after acute Achilles tendon rupture, and evidence‐based knowledge of …
The epidemiology of Achilles tendon re‐rupture and associated risk factors: male gender, younger age and traditional immobilising rehabilitation are risk factors
JF Maempel, TO White, SP Mackenzie… - Knee Surgery …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of Achilles tendon re‐
rupture. Secondary aims were to identify factors predisposing to increased Achilles tendon …
rupture. Secondary aims were to identify factors predisposing to increased Achilles tendon …
1.7 cm elongated Achilles tendon did not alter walking gait kinematics 4.5 years after non-surgical treatment
R Kastoft, K Barfod, J Bencke, MB Speedtsberg… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate Achilles tendon length after non-
surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture (aATR), and to evaluate indirect effects of …
surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture (aATR), and to evaluate indirect effects of …
Comparison of rerupture rates after operative and nonoperative management of achilles tendon rupture in older populations: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the treatment for Achilles
tendon rupture (ATR) associated with the lowest risk of rerupture in older patients. Methods …
tendon rupture (ATR) associated with the lowest risk of rerupture in older patients. Methods …
Return to Play and Functional Outcomes Following Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BM Bak, D Seow, YZE Teo, MY Hasan… - The Journal of Foot and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Return to play (RTP) and functional outcomes are critical to treatment success for acute
Achilles tendon rupture (AATR). This systematic review and meta-analysis explored …
Achilles tendon rupture (AATR). This systematic review and meta-analysis explored …
Early versus late weightbearing in conservative management of acute achilles tendon rupture: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
AA Ghaddaf, MS Alomari, JF Alsharef, E Alakkas… - Injury, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is one of the most frequently encountered injuries
in Sports Medicine. ATR can be managed surgically or conservatively followed by early …
in Sports Medicine. ATR can be managed surgically or conservatively followed by early …
Thromboembolic events during weightbearing vs nonweightbearing accelerated rehabilitation protocols for complete Achilles tendon ruptures
C Lee, F Haarer, R Titheradge… - Foot & Ankle …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Achilles tendon rupture can be treated nonoperatively with functional
rehabilitation. However, prolonged immobilization has associated risk of venous …
rehabilitation. However, prolonged immobilization has associated risk of venous …
Age, personal and family history are independently associated with venous thromboembolism following acute Achilles tendon rupture
WM Oliver, SA Mackenzie, L Lenart, CJ McCann… - Injury, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose The primary aim was to determine independent patient, injury and management-
related factors associated with symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) following acute …
related factors associated with symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) following acute …
[HTML][HTML] Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: A …
MR Carmont, B Gunnarsson, A Brorsson… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) may occur at varying locations with
ruptures at the mid-substance (MS) of the tendon most common, followed tears at the …
ruptures at the mid-substance (MS) of the tendon most common, followed tears at the …