Palmes D, Spiegel HU, Schneider TO, Langer M, Stratmann U, Budny T, Probst A (2002) Achilles tendon healing: long-term bio- mechanical effects of postoperative mobilization and immobiliza- tion in a new mouse model. J Orthop Res 20(5):939-946...
Quantitative assessment of a treatment progress in the Achilles tendon healing process - one of the most common musculoskeletal disorder in modern medical practice - is typically a long and complex process: multiple MRI protocols need to be acquired and analysed by radiology experts. In this paper,...
However, the majority of experimental studies of Achilles tendon have been performed by open tenotomy. More appropriate model of conservative treatment of Achilles tendon rupture is required. We performed an experimental study to evaluate whether outcomes differ between open tenotomy and percutaneous ...
ait has been used successfully for inflammations of tendons and ligaments too (e.g. Achilles tendon, Patella tendon, tennis elbow). This biological therapy makes the body’s own healing proteins available for the effective treatment of early to moderate osteoarthritis by inhibiting further cartilage...
Interestingly, there were neither signs of inflammation nor necrosis in tendon, kidney, heart and liver of rat weekly injected with pDNA/MSN formulation during 1.5 months. Our main data concern the acceleration of Achilles tendons healing by PDGF-B gene transfer using MSN. Biomechanical properties ...
Rat Achilles tendon was transected on different days and stored as the previous experiments. This enable data collection at the same time point. Both healing and intact tendons were used for histology (n = 1), MTT assay (n = 3), and explant culture (n = 1). Animals and ...
Effect of exercise on tendon healing was studied in partially tenotomized rabbit achilles tendons by post-operatively applying a plaster splint to the right leg from the knee to the end of the toe, but no external fixation to the left leg. The animals were serially sacrificed, and new tendon...
Fits under the insole for least intrusive short leg compensation. Precise adjustment to balance elevation and foot comfort. For Achilles Tendon Therapy Gradual height reduction eases strain of stretching after healing. Rehab and prosthetic needs
Achilles tendon injuries are common for professional, collegiate and recreational athletes. These injuries are often treated surgically to reattach or repair the tendon if it has been torn. Patients have to keep their legs immobilized for a while aftersurgerybefore beginning their rehabilitation. Athlete...
Cangzhou IntegratedTraditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Cangzhou, ChinaBackground: Delayed wound healing is a potention complication after Achilles tendon suture repair and occurs forvarious reasons. The conventional treatment for delayed wound healing is open surgery, but patients face long ...