The research progress of clinical rehabilitation after acute Achilles tendon rupture
Wang Yu-zhong
Wang Ji-hong
Wen Shu-zheng
Abstract：BACKGROUND:Achil es tendon is an important structure of the ankle. More and more factors result in an incresing incidence of Achil es tendon rupture. OBJECTIVE:To summarizes the latest research progress in the related factors promoting tendon healing, thus providing a scientific basis for choosing an appropriate treatment strategy. METHODS:A computer-based online search was conducted in PubMed and CNKI databases using the keywords of“Achil es tendon injury, union and functional recovery”in English and Chinese, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Current studies addressing tendon repair, anti-adhesion of tendon and promoting tendon healing mainly focus on the improvement in the minimal y invasive surgery, suture methods and the repair and replacement of tendon sheath. The conservative treatment, traditional surgery, minimal y invasive surgery, the suture method, and immobilization have been the most important and direct treatments with new ideas emerging endlessly. Selection of surgical approach and suture method depends on individual physical conditions, age and individual requirements. Repair effect of fixation with short leg plaster cast at plantar flexion position is superior to long legs. Stress stimuli both promote the healing of the Achil es tendon, and reduce tendon adhesion and anchylosis. However, how to effectively promote tendon healing and tendon strength after stress stil needs further research.
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Publication Date：2016-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：8( 6978-6985 )