Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Nov 2011
Case ReportsReconstruction of chronic patellar tendon rupture with semitendinosus tendon: case report.
Chronic patellar tendon rupture is a rare injury whose treatment poses technical difficulties. Surgical repair is mandatory to restore the extensor mechanism of the knee. Many different surgical methods of patellar tendon reconstruction have been described. ⋯ A semitendinosus tendon graft and the modified Ecker technique were used for the reconstruction of the patellar tendon. Full extension was achieved alongside high patient satisfaction. However, the patient required prolonged intensive rehabilitation.
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Nov 2011
Immediate and long-term effects of selected physiotherapy methods in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a serious therapeutic problem and it considerably impairs the patients' quality of life. Despite many studies, the effectiveness of conservative treatment is still debatable. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of conservative treatment involving ultrasound therapy combined with massage and kinesiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. ⋯ Ultrasound therapy combined with massage and kinesiotherapy brings the expected, long-term effects in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.