Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Jul 2018
ReviewPlatelet-rich plasma in tendon-related disorders: results and indications.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is currently the most exploited strategy in the clinical practice to provide a regenerative stimulus for tendon healing. The aim of the present study was to systematically review the available evidence on the treatment of the main tendon disorders where PRP is currently applied. ⋯ Systematic review of level I-IV trials, Level IV.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Jul 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialAchilles tendon rupture healing is enhanced by intermittent pneumatic compression upregulating collagen type I synthesis.
Adjuvant intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) during leg immobilization following Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) has been shown to reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether IPC can also promote tendon healing. ⋯ Randomized controlled trial, Level I.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Jul 2018
Reliability and validity of the Polish version of the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score.
The aim of this study was to perform the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) into Polish version, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. ⋯ Level II.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Jul 2018
Observational StudyLonger duration of operative time enhances healing metabolites and improves patient outcome after Achilles tendon rupture surgery.
The relationship between the duration of operative time (DOT), healing response and patient outcome has not been previously investigated. An enhanced healing response related to DOT may potentiate repair processes, especially in hypovascular and sparsely metabolized musculoskeletal tissues such as tendons. This study aimed to investigate the association between DOT and the metabolic healing response, patient-reported outcome and the rate of post-operative complications after acute Achilles tendon injury. ⋯ II.
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Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · Jul 2018
Comparative StudyBeach handball is safer than indoor team handball: injury rates during the 2017 European Beach Handball Championships.
Beach handball is a relatively new type of sports, which was derived from team handball. Medical issues such as frequency and severity of injury are yet unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the injury pattern and injury rates of this new type of sports. ⋯ II.