Achilles Tendon

Patients who sustain an Achilles tendon rupture that is left untreated or fails conservative measures can go onto have substantial impairment in gait and push-off strength, leading to decreased function.

Results presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting showed operative and nonoperative management are both effective treatment options for Achilles tendon ruptures and yield similar outcomes.

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Published results showed bone marrow aspirate concentrate yielded positive clinical and functional outcomes for patients with osteochondral and cartilage lesions of the talus and acute Achilles tendon ruptures.

Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding muscles, rather than range of motion, to avoid tendon elongation and functional impairment, according to a presenter.

Compared with open Achilles tendon repair, a minimally invasive approach to acute Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in shorter surgical times, lower risk of superficial infection and improved range of motion, according to published results.

A single injection of intratendinous platelet-rich plasma did not reduce Achilles tendon dysfunction at 6 months compared with sham injection, according to published results.

The use of third-generation fluoroquinolones — specifically, garenoxacin, moxifloxacin, pazufloxacin, prulifloxacin and sitafloxacin — was not associated with an increased risk for Achilles tendon ruptures, a study in Japan showed.

WAILEA, Hawaii — With one opportunity to restore Achilles tension after an Achilles tendon rupture, surgeons in the United States will repair these injuries as soon as possible, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

After prolonged breaks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are returning to exercise and competitive sports.