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Weakness in end-range plantar flexion after Achilles tendon repair

Authors :
Mullaney, Michael J.
McHugh, Malachy P.
Tyler, Timothy F.
Nicholas, Stephen J.
Lee, Steven J.
Source :
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. July 2006, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p1120, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Background: Separation of tendon ends after Achilles tendon repair may affect the tendon repair process and lead to postoperative end-range plantarflexion weakness. Hypothesis: Patients will have disproportionate end-range plantarflexion weakness [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Risk factors
Orthopedic surgery -- Complications and side effects
Tendon repair
Achilles tendon -- Care and treatment
Foot injuries -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects -- Care and treatment
Foot -- Injuries
Tendons -- Surgery

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03635465
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.148564856

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