Achilles tendon rupture: rising incidence in New Zealand follows international trends

Tumilty, Steve

doi:10.1179/108331907x174998

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“…Equal numbers of males and females from both a younger (18-25 years) and an older (35-45 years) population were targeted in the study design to consider the effect of sex and age on muscle function. The age ranges were selected to designate groups at relative low and high risk of TS pathology and Achilles tendon disorders, respectively (Baur et al, 2004;Leppilahti and Orava, 1998;Mademli and Arampatzis, 2008;Tumilty, 2007). Volunteers were recruited by word of mouth, selected e-mail distribution lists, and poster-board advertisements placed within the local community.…”

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Peak triceps surae muscle activity is not specific to knee flexion angles during MVIC

Hébert‐Losier

Schneiders

García

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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Peak triceps surae muscle activity is not specific to knee flexion angles during MVIC

Hébert‐Losier

Schneiders

García

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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“…Daniel Krapf, MD; Martin Kaipel, MD; Martin MajewsKi, MD e1383 A cute Achilles tendon ruptures are frequent injuries, with an annual incidence of 10 to 14 per 100,000. [1][2][3] Middle-aged recreational athletes are affected most frequently. 2 In the past, operative and nonoperative treatment normally included the use of orthotic or other stabilization of the injured Achilles tendon (eg, plaster).…”

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Structural and Biomechanical Characteristics After Early Mobilization in an Achilles Tendon Rupture Model: Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment

Krapf¹,

Kaipel²,

Majewski³

2012

Orthopedics

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Acute Achilles tendon ruptures are common sports injuries; however, treatment remains a clinical challenge. Studies show a superior effect of early mobilization and full weight bearing on tendon healing and clinical outcome; however, few data exist on structural and biomechanical characteristics in the early healing phase. This study investigated the histological and biomechanical characteristics of early mobilization and full weight bearing in an Achilles tendon rupture model. Eighty rats underwent dissection of a hindpaw Achilles tendon; 40 rats were treated conservatively and 40 underwent open repair of the transected Achilles tendon by suturing. Early mobilization and full weight bearing were allowed in both groups. At 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks after tenotomy, tensile strength, stiffness, thickness, tissue characteristics (histological analysis), and length were determined. Dissected Achilles tendons healed in all animals during full weight-bearing early mobilization. One and 2 weeks after tenotomy, rats in the operative group showed increased tensile strength and stiffness compared with the nonoperative group. Repair-site diameters were increased at 1, 2, and 8 weeks after tenotomy. Tendon length was decreased in the operative group throughout observation, whereas the nonoperative group showed increased structural characteristics on the cellular level and a more homogeneous collagen distribution. Surgical treatment of dissected rat Achilles tendons showed superior biomechanical characteristics within the first 2 weeks. Conservative treatment resulted in superior histological findings but significant lengthening of the tendon in the early healing phase (weeks 1-8).

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“…Middle-aged people and recreational athletes are more frequently affected [2]. Besides the known treatment techniques, including conservative treatment, open surgery, and percutaneous methods [3], the gold standard for treatment remains debated [4][5][6], considering that some authors' advise conservative treatment [7].…”

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Weight bearing the same day versus non-weight bearing for 4 weeks in Achilles tendon rupture

Korkmaz

Erkoç

Yolcu

et al. 2015

Journal of Orthopaedic Science

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Achilles tendon rupture: rising incidence in New Zealand follows international trends

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

Peak triceps surae muscle activity is not specific to knee flexion angles during MVIC

Peak triceps surae muscle activity is not specific to knee flexion angles during MVIC

Structural and Biomechanical Characteristics After Early Mobilization in an Achilles Tendon Rupture Model: Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment

Weight bearing the same day versus non-weight bearing for 4 weeks in Achilles tendon rupture

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