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Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements

Cilt: 39 Sayı: 1 11 Eylül 2006
  • Fadel Naim
  • Aykin Simsek
  • Serkan Sipahioglu
  • Erdinc Esen
  • Gokhan Cakmak
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Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements

Abstract

Objectives: We evaluated the long-term results of surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures.
Methods: Fifteen male patients (mean age 39.5 years; range 28 to 58 years) underwent surgery for Achilles tendon ruptures. All the ruptures but one occurred during sport recreations. Eleven patients were treated within the first week of trauma. After surgery, a cast was applied for four weeks, after which it was switched to a polyethylene splint that did not allow dorsiflexion. Partial weight bearing was allowed in the fourth postoperative week. Subjective and objective evaluations were made according to the system by Thermann et al. Muscle strength was measured by an isokinetic dinamometer and gait analysis was performed. Data from the healthy sides were used for comparisons. The mean follow-up was 16.8 months (range 8 to 48 months).
Results: Seven patients (46.7%) had no pain, while six patients (40%), one patient (6.7%), and one patient complained of pain during heavy, medium, and light sports activities, respectively. Muscle strength did not decrease in nine patients (60%). Seven patients (46.7%) returned to preinjury activity levels. Twelve patients (80%) evaluated the outcome as very good or good. The mean muscle atrophy on the affected side was 0.43 cm. The overall results were very good or good in nine patients (60%), moderate in four patients (26.7%), and poor in two patients (13.3%). One patient had superficial infection and delayed healing. Isokinetic measurements showed decreased peak torque, and increased total work. By gait analysis, no significant relationship was found between the dorsiflexion and plantar flexion difference and forefoot ground reaction forces.
Conclusion: Early surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures followed by a shorter immobilization period is associated with satisfactory results, and in the long-term, with a higher rate of patient satisfaction.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Fadel Naim Bu kişi benim

Aykin Simsek Bu kişi benim

Serkan Sipahioglu Bu kişi benim

Erdinc Esen Bu kişi benim

Gokhan Cakmak Bu kişi benim

Yayımlanma Tarihi

11 Eylül 2006

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Mart 2014

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Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2005 Cilt: 39 Sayı: 1

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APA
Naim, F., Simsek, A., Sipahioglu, S., Esen, E., & Cakmak, G. (2006). Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 39(1), 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL
AMA
1.Naim F, Simsek A, Sipahioglu S, Esen E, Cakmak G. Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39(1):1-6. https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL
Chicago
Naim, Fadel, Aykin Simsek, Serkan Sipahioglu, Erdinc Esen, ve Gokhan Cakmak. 2006. “Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39 (1): 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL.
EndNote
Naim F, Simsek A, Sipahioglu S, Esen E, Cakmak G (01 Eylül 2006) Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39 1 1–6.
IEEE
[1]F. Naim, A. Simsek, S. Sipahioglu, E. Esen, ve G. Cakmak, “Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 39, sy 1, ss. 1–6, Eyl. 2006, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL
ISNAD
Naim, Fadel - Simsek, Aykin - Sipahioglu, Serkan - Esen, Erdinc - Cakmak, Gokhan. “Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39/1 (01 Eylül 2006): 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL.
JAMA
1.Naim F, Simsek A, Sipahioglu S, Esen E, Cakmak G. Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39:1–6.
MLA
Naim, Fadel, vd. “Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, c. 39, sy 1, Eylül 2006, ss. 1-6, https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL.
Vancouver
1.Fadel Naim, Aykin Simsek, Serkan Sipahioglu, Erdinc Esen, Gokhan Cakmak. Evaluation of the surgical results of Achilles tendon ruptures by gait analysis and isokinetic muscle strength measurements. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2006;39(1):1-6. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA79ZM68JL