Effects of early rehabilitation following operative repair of Achilles tendon rupture (PEDro synthesis)
Although the Achilles tendon (AT) is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, it is often ruptured. Following operative repair, the treated lower leg is typically immobilised in a cast. In order to reduce the risk of complications arising from immobilisation, such as scar adhesions, delayed wou...
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| Published in | British journal of sports medicine Vol. 50; no. 13; p. np |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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01.07.2016
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Although the Achilles tendon (AT) is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, it is often ruptured. Following operative repair, the treated lower leg is typically immobilised in a cast. In order to reduce the risk of complications arising from immobilisation, such as scar adhesions, delayed wound healing and ankle stiffness, some studies have investigated whether early rehabilitation is an optimal approach to treatment. In practice this involves ankle range of motion exercises begun within a week or two of surgery. However, the role of early weightbearing through injured limb is still unclear. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 content type line 23 ObjectType-Feature-2 |
| ISSN: | 0306-3674 |