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      Long-term effects of chronic achilles tendon rupture treatment, using reconstruction with peroneus brevis transfer, on sports activities Translated title: Efectos a largo plazo del tratamiento de la ruptura crónica del tendón de aquiles mediante reconstrucción con transferencia del peroneo corto en las actividades deportivas

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          OBJECTIVE: This study reports long-term effects of chronic Achilles tendon rupture treatment, using reconstruction with peroneus brevis transfer (PBT), on sports activities based on an approximate 10-year follow-up study. METHODS: Twenty patients (6 women and 14 men; mean age, 43 ± 12.85 years at the time of operation) underwent chronic Achilles tendon repair with an average follow-up of 164.05 ± 5.07 months. Seven were involved in competitive sports, 10 participated in recreational activities and three were not involved in any sporting activities. All patients were Asians. Results were assessed using Cybex strength testing and the American Othopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Score, the muscle manual test (MMT), sports activities and comprehensive satisfaction assessment. RESULTS: Cybex strength testing resulted in an average gain of 87.05 ± 14.83% in dorsiflexion strength (range 65-110%) and 98.05 ± 9.02% in plantar flexion strength (range 85%-120%). The AOFAS score average was 86.9 ± 7.27. There were no postoperative re-ruptures, no recurrences and no wound complications. Plantar flexion strength and the AOFAS score were negatively correlated with the age at the time of operation (r = "0.566, r = -0.669, respectively). Seventeen patients (85%) were level five of MMT in eversion strength. Following treatment, six patients (30%) returned to competitive sports, while 10 (50%) who, prior to the injury and surgery, were involved in recreational activities, returned to similar activities. The relatively younger group tended to continue sport activities as competitive athletes (p < 0.05). Significant differences were observed in age at the operation between non-satisfaction group and excellent group (p < 0.05). The under 40-year age group tended to show a poor value. CONCLUSION: Recreational athletes and non-athletes could return to their sports activities satisfactorily, while young competitive athletes found difficulties in certain actions, especially related to eversion.

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          OBJETIVO: Este estudio reporta efectos a largo plazo del tratamiento de la ruptura crónica del tendón de Aquiles mediante reconstrucción con transferencia del peroneo corto (TPC) en actividades deportivas, sobre la base de un estudio de seguimiento de aproximadamente 10 años. MÉTODOS: Veinte pacientes (6 mujeres y 14 hombres; edad promedio, 43 ± 12.85 años en el momento de la operación) fueron sometidos a una reparación de ruptura crónica del tendón de Aquiles con un seguimiento promedio de 164.05 ± 5.07 meses. Siete estaban en medio de competencias deportivas, 10 participaban en actividades recreativas, y tres estaban fuera de toda actividad deportiva. Todos los pacientes eran los asiáticos. Los resultados se evaluaron usando la prueba de Cybex para medir la fuerza, la puntuación de la escala de la Sociedad Ortopédica Americana de Pie y Tobillo (AOFAS) para la valoración quirúrgica, la prueba muscular manual (PMM), y la evaluación integral de la satisfacción y las actividades deportivas. RESULTADOS: La prueba de Cybex indicó una ganancia promedio de 87.05 ± 14.83% en fuerza de dorsiflexión (rango 65-110%) y 98.05 ± 9.02% en fuerza de flexión plantar (rango 85%-120%). El promedio de la puntuación de la escala de AOFAS fue 86.9 ± 7.27. No se produjeron re-rupturas post-operatorias, ni recurrencias, ni complicaciones de heridas. La fuerza de flexión plantar y la puntuación de la escala AOFAS fueron puestas en correlación negativa con la edad al momento de la operación (r = "0.566, r = -0.669, respectivamente). Diecisiete pacientes (85%) alcanzaron el nivel cinco de la PMM en fuerza de eversión. Tras el tratamiento, seis pacientes (30%) se reintegraron a las competencias deportivas, mientras que 10 (50%) que antes de la lesión y la cirugía participaban en actividades recreativas, se reincorporaron a actividades similares. El grupo relativamente más joven tiende a continuar las actividades deportivas como atletas de competencia (p < 0.05). Se observaron diferencias significativas en edad en la operación entre el grupo sin satisfacción y el grupo excelente (p < 0.05). El grupo por debajo de los 40 años de edad mostró valores más pobres como tendencia. CONCLUSIÓN: Tanto los atletas de actividades recreativas como los no atletas, pudieron regresar a sus actividades deportivas satisfactoriamente, mientras que los competidores jóvenes encontraron dificultades en ciertas acciones, en particular las relacionadas con la eversión.

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          The purpose of this study was to report the management and outcome of 11 patients presenting with chronic Achilles tendon (AT) rupture treated by a modified flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer. Seven patients presented with a neglected AT rupture, one with a chronic AT rupture associated with Achilles tendinosis and three with an AT re-rupture. AT defect after fibrosis debridement averaged 7.4 cm. In addition to FHL transfer, we performed an augmentation using the two remaining fibrous scar stumps of the ruptured AT. Functional assessment was performed using the AOFAS score and isokinetic evaluation was performed to assess ankle plantarflexion torque deficit. Follow-up averaged 79 months. Functional outcome was excellent with a significant improvement of the AOFAS score at latest follow-up. No re-rupture nor major complication, particularly of wound healing, was observed. All patients presented with a loss of active range of motion of the hallux interphalangeal joint without functional weakness during athletic or daily life activities. Isokinetic testing at 30 degrees/second and 120 degrees/second revealed a significant average decrease of 28 ± 11% and 36 ± 4.1%, respectively, in plantarflexion peak torque. Although strength deficit persisted at latest follow-up, functional improvement was significant without morbidity due to FHL harvesting. For patients with chronic AT rupture with a rupture gap of at least 5 cm, surgical repair using FHL transfer with fibrous AT stump reinforcement achieved excellent outcomes.
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            Treatment of chronic achilles tendon disorders with flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer/augmentation.

            Chronic disorders of the Achilles tendon are commonly seen by the orthopaedic surgeon. In cases that are resistant to conservative treatment, a variety of surgical procedures have been utilized in the past. The indications for a previously described technique of flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture have been expanded to include further subsets of chronic Achilles tendinopathy, including rupture and tendinosis. We evaluated 20 patients (mean age 61) who underwent flexor hallucis longus transfer for treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy at a mean of 14 months following surgery. Our results were measured with the SF-36 survey, AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, and Cybex strength and range of motion testing. Wound complications, tip-toe stance, and calf circumference were also assessed. There were no postoperative reruptures, tendinopathy recurrences, or wound complications. Despite a small loss of calf circumference, range of motion, and plantarflexion strength, 90% of patients scored 70 or higher on the AOFAS scale. SF-36 testing revealed significantly lower scores in the physical function category when compared with United States norms. Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer/augmentation is a reasonable option for treatment of chronic Achilles tendinosis and rupture.
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              Neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon. Treatment by V-Y tendinous flap.

              A method is described that achieves end-to-end anastomosis of ruptures of the Achilles tendon. A sliding tendinous flap is developed over the proximal portion of the tendon by making an inverted V incision which is then repaired in a Y fashion. The procedure is recommended for patients with neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon in which end-to-end anastomosis is otherwise impossible.
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                Journal
                wimj
                West Indian Medical Journal
                West Indian med. j.
                The University of the West Indies (Mona, , Jamaica )
                0043-3144
                2309-5830
                December 2011
                : 60
                : 6
                : 628-635
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                [01] Tokyo orgnameTokyo Medical University orgdiv1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Japan
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                S0043-31442011000600006
                64e0402d-f4ea-42a8-933b-12b2204de610

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                long-term effects,sports activities,Ruptura crónica del tendón de Aquiles,efectos a largo plazo,transferencia del peroneo corto,actividades deportivas,Chronic Achilles tendon rupture,peroneus brevis transfer

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