Fast Functional Rehabilitation Protocol versus Plaster Cast Immobilization Protocol after Achilles Tendon Tenorrhaphy: Is It Different? Clinical, Ultrasonographic, and Elastographic Comparison.

Achilles tendon early rehabilitation elastosonography rupture surgical repair ultrasonography

Journal

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 2075-4418
Titre abrégé: Diagnostics (Basel)
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101658402

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
29 Jul 2022
Historique:
received: 04 07 2022
revised: 25 07 2022
accepted: 26 07 2022
entrez: 26 8 2022
pubmed: 27 8 2022
medline: 27 8 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

the incidence of Achilles tendon (AT) rupture is rising; however, there is no clear consensus regarding the optimal treatment. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare instrumental and patient-reported outcome scores after fast functional rehabilitation (group A) versus plaster cast immobilization (group B) programs in patients who underwent AT tenorrhaphy. 33 patients, with similar clinical and demographic features, underwent open AT tenorrhaphy between January and July 2018. Of these, 15 patients were treated with fast functional rehabilitation program (group A), and 18 patients were treated with plaster cast immobilization protocol (group B). Sural triceps hypotrophy and functional scores (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score, and Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS)) were recorded at a 12-month follow-up. Ultrasonography (US) and elastosonography (ES) were used to compare the characteristics of the tendons after surgery. At 12 months, no significant differences in any of the patient-reported outcomes or the instrumental measurement tests were seen between the two groups. fast functional rehabilitation after AT surgical repair is safe, effective, and may be the first choice of treatment, especially in young, collaborative, and active patients.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
the incidence of Achilles tendon (AT) rupture is rising; however, there is no clear consensus regarding the optimal treatment. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare instrumental and patient-reported outcome scores after fast functional rehabilitation (group A) versus plaster cast immobilization (group B) programs in patients who underwent AT tenorrhaphy.
METHODS METHODS
33 patients, with similar clinical and demographic features, underwent open AT tenorrhaphy between January and July 2018. Of these, 15 patients were treated with fast functional rehabilitation program (group A), and 18 patients were treated with plaster cast immobilization protocol (group B). Sural triceps hypotrophy and functional scores (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score, and Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS)) were recorded at a 12-month follow-up. Ultrasonography (US) and elastosonography (ES) were used to compare the characteristics of the tendons after surgery.
RESULTS RESULTS
At 12 months, no significant differences in any of the patient-reported outcomes or the instrumental measurement tests were seen between the two groups.
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
fast functional rehabilitation after AT surgical repair is safe, effective, and may be the first choice of treatment, especially in young, collaborative, and active patients.

Identifiants

pubmed: 36010175
pii: diagnostics12081824
doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12081824
pmc: PMC9406849
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doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Mario Mosconi (M)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Specialization School in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Gianluigi Pasta (G)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Salvatore Annunziata (S)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Specialization School in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Viviana Guerrieri (V)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Specialization School in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Matteo Ghiara (M)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Simone Perelli (S)

Institut CAtalá de Traumatologia i Medicina de l'Esport (ICATME)-Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
Department of Surgery and Morphologic Science, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Hospital Del Mar, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08003 Barcelona, Spain.

Camilla Torriani (C)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Federico Alberto Grassi (FA)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Specialization School in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Eugenio Jannelli (E)

Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.

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