Beta
44303

Recent trends in management of tendo achilles rupture in athletes

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

-

Tags

Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

Advisors

Gouda, Muhammad K., Muhammad, Ahmad R.

Authors

El-Qaq, Muhammad Abdel-Fattah

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:42:40

Available

2017-07-12 06:42:40

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Tendo Achilles is the most commonly injured tendon especially in athletes.It is the common insertion of calf muscles. Rupture occurs if it is stressedbeyond 4% of its length. Diagnosis is mainly clinical. Treatment can beclassified into conventional, recent trends and experimental therapies.Conventional may be conservative using a cast or open surgical repair.Recent trends may be conservative with functional brace, percutaneousrepair, or mini open repair using "Achillon" device. Outcome is generallygood.

Issued

1 Jan 2011

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/38240

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023