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Tendon extracellular-matrix-derived tissue engineering micro-tissue for Achilles tendon injury regeneration in rats
BackgroundAchilles tendon is vital in maintaining the stability and function of ankle joint. It is quite difficult to achieve the structural and...
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Evaluation of the ankle function after Achilles tendon resection: a retrospective clinical study
IntroductionThe Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body and has the function of plantar ankle flexion. When the tendon is exposed,...
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Positional relationship between the Achilles tendon and sural nerve on ultrasound
PurposeThis study sought to clarify the positional relationship between the Achilles tendon and sural nerve using ultrasound.
Methods ...
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Can the Achilles tendon regenerate completely following percutaneous tenotomy in older children with clubfoot?
PurposeThe aims of the study were to document the outcomes of percutaneous Achilles tenotomy (pAT) performed in older children with clubfoot, by...
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Feasibility of an early progressive resistance exercise program for acute Achilles tendon rupture
BackgroundLong-term strength deficits are common after Achilles tendon ruptures. Early use of progressive resistance exercises may help reduce...
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Satisfactory outcomes of patellar tendon reconstruction using achilles’ tendon allograft with bone block after infected total knee arthroplasty
PurposeExtensor mechanism disruption is an uncommon and devastating complication after total knee arthroplasty. It negatively affects patients’...
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Video analysis of Achilles tendon ruptures in professional male football (soccer) reveals underlying injury patterns and provides strategies for injury prevention
PurposeIn professional football (soccer), Achilles tendon ruptures are severe injuries. Video analysis promotes a better understanding of the...
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Mild hypercholesterolemia impacts achilles sub-tendon mechanical properties in young rats
BackgroundHypercholesterolemia is associated with tendon pathology, but the reasons underpinning this relationship are not well understood....
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Shear-Wave Elastography of the Achilles tendon: reliability analysis and impact of parameters modulating elasticity values
PurposeShear wave elastography (SWE) has seen many advancements in Achilles tendon evaluation in recent years, yet standardization of this technique...
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Surgical management of chronic Achilles tendon rupture: evidence-based guidelines
BackgroundChronic Achilles tendon ruptures (CATR) often require surgical intervention to restore function. Despite numerous treatment modalities...
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Use of point-of-care ultrasound in a low-resource setting to diagnose Achilles tendon rupture and avulsion fracture of the calcaneal bone
BackgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming more prevalent in recent years for evaluating patients presenting with musculoskeletal...
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High-resolution ultrasound of the paratenon of the Achilles calcaneal tendon: anatomical study and description of the paratendinous injection technique
PurposeThe aim of this study is to determine if ultrasound (US) allows a precise assessment of the paratenon (PT) of the Achilles calcaneal tendon...
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Effects of passive static stretching on the Achilles tendon properties of adults: a randomized controlled trial
Trial designThis study is a randomized controlled clinical trial with three parallel arms and double-bind.
MethodsWe included participants aged...
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Differential elongation of the gastrocnemius after Achilles tendon rupture: a novel technique of selective shortening to treat push-off weakness with case series and literature review
PurposeDifferential elongation of the gastrocnemius after Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) may compromise the ability of athletes to return to...
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Simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major rupture and repair with Achilles tendon allograft in a bodybuilder: a case report
Simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major rupture (PMR) is a rare injury that often occurs during barbell bench presses in bodybuilders. In this case...
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Check-rein technique for Achilles tendon elongation following conservative management for acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a two-year prospective clinical study
BackgroundFollowing conservative management for acute Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures, the tendon may heal in continuity, and some patients may present...
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Comparison of Ma-Griffith combined with a minimally invasive small incision to a modified suture technique for the treatment of acute achilles tendon ruptures
BackgroundThe Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body, although it is also prone to injury and rupture. Currently, the best...
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Surgical treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture results in improved gait biomechanics
BackgroundChronic Achilles tendon rupture is associated with persistent weakness at push-off with the affected foot and poor balance, resulting in...
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Extensor mechanism reconstruction with allograft following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of achilles tendon versus extensor mechanism allografts for isolated chronic patellar tendon ruptures
BackgroundExtensor mechanism rupture is a severe complication with an incidence of 0.1–2.5% after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Achilles tendon...
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Operative versus conservative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: preliminary results of clinical outcome, kinematic MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound
IntroductionThere is no uniform consensus on the gold standard therapy for acute Achilles tendon rupture. The aim of this pilot study was to compare...
