Analyses of Timing of Single Heel Raise and Muscle Power after Achilles Tendon Repair.
10.4055/jkoa.2013.48.2.96
- Author:
Seong Mu CHA
1
;
Bo Hoon CHANG
;
Jin Soo SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Goyang, Korea. sjs0506@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon rupture;
Achilles tendon repair;
rehabilitation of Achilles tendon
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon;
Animals;
Ankle;
Follow-Up Studies;
Foot;
Heel;
Humans;
Leg;
Muscles;
Rupture;
Torque
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2013;48(2):96-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to analyze the progress of muscle rehabilitation for patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture, who underwent Achilles tendon repair, checking capable time of single heel raise and isokinetic plantar flexion power. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From March 2006 to June 2011, 42 of 81 patients were excluded and the other 39 patients, who underwent surgery due to acute Achilles tendon rupture in our institute, were enrolled in this study. The operation and rehabilitation were constantly performed according to the author's method. Isokinetic plantar flexion power was measured at three months post-operation, capable time of single heel raise was assessed, and clinical results of the last follow up were measured and analyzed. RESULTS: Single heel raise was possible at an average of 14 weeks and three days, and repetitive single heel raise more than 10 times was possible at an average of 20 weeks. The peak torque of 30degrees/s plantar flexion was mean 69 Nm. The peak torque of 120degrees/s was 41 Nm. Assessment at three months post-operation showed 69% power, compared to the contralateral leg. The group of patients who were able to perform single heel raise within three months, showed better Achilles tendon total rupture score and foot and ankle outcome score at last follow up, and showed better plantar flexion power at three months post-operation. CONCLUSION: At the last follow up, we can expect better clinical results and muscle power in patients who are able to perform single heel raise early treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture.
