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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2020

Unusual Presentation of a Swelling in the Achilles Tendon After an Acute Rupture: A Case Report.

Sara Venturini, Marie Garbett, Linzy Houchen-Wolloff, Jitendra Mangwani

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sara VenturiniLeicester Medical School, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Marie GarbettLeicester Medical School, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Linzy Houchen-WolloffDepartment of Physiotherapy, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Jitendra MangwaniDepartment of Orthopaedic surgery Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
University of Leicester · GBUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAchilles tendon rupture is common and most cases heal with appropriate treatment. However, complications in the treatment of this condition can be debilitating, especially for young, active individuals. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 37-year-old man who presented with ongoing pain on weight-bearing and swelling in the left Achilles tendon area8 months after acute rupture treated with functional bracing and early rehabilitation. Magnetic resonance imaging showed intrasubstance thickening of the tendon with a large swelling. Successful decompression of the swelling was achieved using an arthroscopic technique and the patient returned to normal activities.

conclusionPhysiotherapy and return to normal activities were limited in our patient due to high levels of discomfort and pain. Prolonged immobility following tendon rupture has been shown to cause increased scar tissue proliferation. This may have hindered functional rehabilitation progress and negatively impacted on the reparative process.

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Achilles tendonarthroscopyOrthopedics

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