Influence of clinical results of early low frequency training for acute Achilles tendon rupture after anchors repair

VernacularTitle:早期低频训练对锚钉修复急性跟腱断裂临床效果的影响
Author: Shaohua GONG ; Xiaobing SHI ; Chaolu BAO ; Tai MA ; Yuchi WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Early training; Achilles tendon; Anchor; Surgery
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(22):3393-3395
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the influence of clinical results of early low frequency training for acute Achilles tendon rupture after anchors repair.Methods A total of 35 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture were treated with early low frequency training after anchors repair,including 28 males and 7 females.Aged 18 to 37 years, mean 26 years old.Duration 2h to 5d from injury to therapy.All patients palpated the discontinuity of Achilles tendon, limitative activity of ankle plantar flexion,Thompson test was positive,and MRI examination was taken.Results 35 patients were followed up for 12 to 18 months,with an average follow -up of 14.5 months.According to the Amer-Lindholm score,excellent in 30 cases,good in 5 cases,the good rate was 100%.All the wounds were healed, without infection,dehiscence,sural nerve injury and re -rupture occurred.Conclusion Early low frequency training after anchors repair for acute Achilles tendon rupture is safe and reliable,patients can receive a better functional outcome.