Isokinetic muscle strength test for the muscular force after repair of ruptured Achilles tendon
10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.46.018
- VernacularTitle:等速肌力测试评价断裂跟腱修复后的肌肉力量
- Author:
Weixia ZHAO
;
Zongde WU
;
Bo LIU
;
Hui LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Achiles tendon;
muscle strength;
biomechanics;
rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2014;(46):7468-7471
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Restoration of tendon integrity and tenacity, and maintenance of ankle joint flexibility, play a crucial role on the rupture of Achiles tendon. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the muscular force using isokinetic muscle strength test after the ruptured Achiles tendon is repaired, and to assess the repairing effect. METHODS: Muscle power including peak torque, peak torque/body weight, total work, average peak torque, set total work of flexor and extensor of 17 patients with Achiles tendon rupture were assessed after reconstruction using Biodex system 4 at 60 (°)/s and 120(°)/s. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The peak torque, peak torque/body weight, total work, average peak torque, set total work of flexor muscle group at the injured side were significantly decreased compared with uninjured side at 60 (°)/s and 120 (°)/s (P < 0.05). Isokinetic muscle strength test can reflect the muscular force after the ruptured Achiles tendon is repaired, and evaluate the repairing effect.
