SUMMARY Introduction. Knee extensor apparatus tears are uncommon conditions, affecting middle aged men more than women. Quadriceps tendon ruptures are usually described as an acute consequence of a trauma that could be characterized by a direct or indirect mechanism. Surgical intervention is often required, and several repair techniques have been described. However, the current literature … Continued
SUMMARY Background. The factors that influence a successful return sport following Achilles tendon rupture repair have not been identified. Furthermore, the extent of heel-rise height index (HRHI) and Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA) as indicators of Achilles tendon function recovery are unclear. Methods. We included 94 subjects who underwent a first unilateral Achilles tendon repair … Continued
SUMMARY Background. This case-control study investigated arm recovery from surgery for a ruptured distal tendon in terms of maximal strength, power, and endurance compared to the healthy contralateral arm, taking into account limb dominance. Methods. An S-shaped single incision and suture anchor repair was used in all 15 patients. All patients were right-arm dominant and of them none … Continued
SUMMARY Background. Chronic and neglected ruptures of distal triceps brachii tendon (TBT), for different reasons, are rarer than acute ruptures. We aimed to review the literature about their surgical treatment and outcome to better understand how to address this kind of rare tendon injuries. Sources of data. Published articles in English in PubMed, Scopus and … Continued
Background. Lawrence and Botte classified in the 1993 the fractures of 5MTB in a Zone 1 (tuberosity avulsion fracture), Zone 2 (Jones fracture), and Zone 3 (stress diaphyseal fractures). Despite good outcomes with non-operative treatment, displacement, intra-articular involvement, comminution or painful non-union of Zone 1 fracture have been reported to benefit with early open reduction … Continued
Background. The purpose of the study is to compare clinical outcomes and return to sport between transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction by using single bundle hamstrings grafts secured with variable suspensory fixation device. Methods. Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were chosen randomly in the period between January 2016 and July … Continued
Background. The purpose of the study is to compare clinical outcomes and return to sport between transtibial and anteromedial portal techniques for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction by using single bundle hamstrings grafts secured with variable suspensory fixation device. Methods. Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were chosen randomly in the period between January 2016 and July … Continued