Functional deficits may be explained by Plantarflexor Remodeling Following Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair: Preliminary Findings

Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries that often lead to long-term functional deficits. Despite the prevalence of these injuries, the mechanism responsible for limited function has not yet been established. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to present preliminary findings that support a hypothesis that skeletal muscle remodeling is the driving factor of poor outcomes in some patients. Biomechanical and ultrasonography assessments were performed on a patient that presented with poor functional outcomes 2.5 years after a surgically-repaired acute Achilles tendon rupture.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research