Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair : Simple to Complex - 09/11/22
, Mher Vartivarian, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM c, d, e, fRésumé |
There are many factors to consider when treating an Achilles tendon rupture in the acute and chronic/neglected settings. For acute rupture, operative and nonoperative management contribute to a good prognosis with low associated risks. Patient or injury characteristics can assist in the shared decision-making about treatment. In chronic rupture, MRI may help to determine rupture location, gap distance, and tissue material available for repair. Various surgical approaches are used for chronic rupture repair. Treatment of the Achilles tendon rupture generates many interesting and complex discussions on the optimal management.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Acute Achilles rupture, Neglected Achilles rupture, Chronic Achilles rupture, Ultrasound, Gap distance, Early functional rehabilitation, Allograft, FHL tendon transfer
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Vol 40 - N° 1
P. 75-96 - janvier 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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