Characteristics of Intratendinous Microcirculation Shortly After an Achilles Rupture and Subsequent Treatment Outcomes

Chang, Yi‐Ping; Shih, Kao-Shang; Chiang, Hsiao-Dong; Ma, Hsiao-Li; Lin, Leou-Chyr; Peng, Wei-Chen; Wen, Che-Sheng; Wang, Hsing‐Kuo

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.06.011

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“…However, adhesions around the Achilles tendon are inevitable after Achilles tendon rupture repair. Subsequent soft tissue, fat pad, and Kager's fat pad hardening occur (31), and adhesions and loss of elasticity may be two factors that cause range of motion limitation and pain, which can interfere with tendon microcirculation and reduce tendon strength (32). The range of motion training in cases of adhesions may exert excessive stress on the tendon sutures and stretches the tendon.…”

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Factors Associated to Return to Sport after Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures. A Clinical and Functional Retrospective Study

Tanaka¹,

Imaya²,

Katsuki³

et al. 2021

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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Background. The factors that influence a successful return sport following Achilles tendon rupture repair have not been identified. Furthermore, the extent of heel-rise height index (HRHI) and Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA) as indicators of Achilles tendon function recovery are unclear. Methods. We included 94 subjects who underwent a first unilateral Achilles tendon repair between 2017 and 2019, and returned to sports 9 months after surgery. Preoperative activity was set at 100 points, and subjects were classified into two groups with ≥ 80 points and < 80 points. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. The cutoff value of the extracted factors was also calculated. Dependent variables were patient background, extent of heel-rise height index (HRHI), and Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA) for the unaffected side. Results. HRHI was only extracted as an influencing factor (odds ratio, 1.104)., with a cutoff value of 89.5%. The ATRA required for this HRHI was 72.4% as the cutoff value calculated. Conclusions. After Achilles tendon repair, the HRHI required for good sports activity. The HRHI was about 90%, ATRA required was 70% or more. It is necessary to prevent Achilles tendon elongation after surgery.

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Factors Associated to Return to Sport after Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures. A Clinical and Functional Retrospective Study

Tanaka¹,

Imaya²,

Katsuki³

et al. 2021

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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“…The Chinese version of a Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment -Achilles Questionnaires (VISA-AC) score was used for the evaluation of pain in tendons. 18 The score ranges from 100 to 0, in which 100 means no pain or no impairment in physical activity and 0 means maximum pain or maximum impairment in physical activity. Glycated hemoglobin (%HbA1C), cholesterol, serum triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, and urine albumin levels were evaluated through pathological examinations.…”

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