Predictors of Clinical Outcome After Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Olsson, Nicklas; Petzold, Max; Brorsson, Annelie; Karlsson, Johanna; Eriksson, Bengt I.; Silbernagel, Karin Grävare

doi:10.1177/0363546514527409

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“…In contrast to previous studies, we sought to investigate persons who experienced a functional deficit, and therefore, it is not surprising that the average ATRS score in the present study (52 points) was considerably lower than previous reports. 12,19,[55][56][57] On the other hand, these data highlight the fact that these persons have considerable structural changes in both muscle and tendon.…”

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Persistent functional loss following ruptured Achilles tendon is associated with reduced gastrocnemius muscle fascicle length, elongated gastrocnemius and soleus tendon, and reduced muscle cross‐sectional area

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We examined muscle function, muscle architecture, and tendon length bilaterally in persons who experience a functional deficit 2 years after an Achilles tendon rupture. Eleven persons were investigated on the injured compared with the uninjured side 47 ± 7 months (mean ± SD) after a tendon rupture. Heel‐rise data, plantar flexion strength, tendon resting angle 3D MRI‐determined tendon length and muscle cross‐sectional area, ultrasound‐determined fascicle length, and pennation angle were obtained. The heel‐rise test yielded reduced max height (32%), number of repetitions (54%), and work performed (61%), P < .001. Plantar flexion strength was impaired (P < .001) with the knee in extension (20%‐42%) and flexion (29%‐39%). Muscle cross‐sectional area was reduced for both the soleus (36%) and gastrocnemius muscles (46%; P < .001). Both the soleus tendon (55%) and the gastrocnemius tendon (14%) were longer (P < .001), and the fascicle length of the medial gastrocnemius was substantially reduced (18%; P < .001). The difference in heel‐rise height correlated to that of the gastrocnemius tendon elongation, r = .66, P < .05, but not soleus tendon elongation. These data show that a functional deficit after an Achilles tendon rupture is associated with an elongated soleus and gastrocnemius tendon along with a reduced soleus and gastrocnemius muscle cross‐sectional area and gastrocnemius fascicle length.

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Persistent functional loss following ruptured Achilles tendon is associated with reduced gastrocnemius muscle fascicle length, elongated gastrocnemius and soleus tendon, and reduced muscle cross‐sectional area

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“…19). Reruptures were diagnosed by clinical examination, a positive Thompson test finding, and magnetic resonance imaging.…”

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A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

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“…The incidence of Achilles tendon injury is higher among the middle-aged population because of their participation in high-level sports [1–3]. Surgical treatment will accelerate the healing process, reduce rerupture, and improve the quality of life.…”

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A Prospective Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma as Biological Augmentation for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair

Zou

Shi

et al. 2016

BioMed Research International

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Acute Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most common tendon injuries in adults. We hypothesized that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can be used as biological augmentation for surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Our study is a prospective randomized controlled trial. Patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture undergoing surgical repair were randomly assigned into either control group or PRP group. End-to-end modified Krackow suture was performed in both groups. In the PRP group, PRP was injected into the paratenon sheath and around the ruptured tissue after the tendon was repaired. Postoperatively we evaluated isokinetic muscle strength at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. In addition, ankle ROM, calf circumference, Leppilahti score, and the SF-36 score were evaluated at 6, 12, and 24 months after operation. At 3 months, the PRP group had better isokinetic muscle. The PRP group also achieved higher SF-36 and Leppilahti scores at 6 and 12 months. At 24 months, the PRP group had an improved ankle range of motion compared to the control group. Our study results suggest that PRP can serve as a biological augmentation to acute Achilles tendon rupture repair and improves both short and midterm functional outcomes.

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Predictors of Clinical Outcome After Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Abstract: The present study identified important possible predictors of outcome. Despite having a wide range of clinically relevant variables, the models had a limited ability to predict the final individual outcome. In general, the models appear to be better at predicting function than symptoms.

Cited by 82 publications

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Persistent functional loss following ruptured Achilles tendon is associated with reduced gastrocnemius muscle fascicle length, elongated gastrocnemius and soleus tendon, and reduced muscle cross‐sectional area

Persistent functional loss following ruptured Achilles tendon is associated with reduced gastrocnemius muscle fascicle length, elongated gastrocnemius and soleus tendon, and reduced muscle cross‐sectional area

A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

A Prospective Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma as Biological Augmentation for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair

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