HOW USEFUL IS ELASTOGRAPHY IN THE FOLLOW-UP OF ACHILLES TENDON REPAIR?

cetin M. E. H. M. E. T. U., SoeKMEN B. k., Fidan F., Mutlu H. A. R. U. N., SARi A., Dincel Y. m., ...More

ACTA ORTOPEDICA BRASILEIRA, vol.30, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/1413-785220223001e246613
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTOPEDICA BRASILEIRA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: Achilles tendon, Tendon Injuries, Elasticity Imaging Techniques, ULTRASOUND ELASTOGRAPHY, OUTCOMES
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: In addition to conservative modalities in the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries, open, percutaneous and minimally invasive semi-open techniques, as well as biological open surgical repair methods are used as surgical options. Compression elastography is one of the methods used for the follow-up of treatment in Achilles tendon injuries. Methods: 23 patients were included in our study between July 2013 and June 2014, as long as they had at least 4 years of follow-up. In the final control, the intact side and the operated side were both examined and compared. The variables were the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) which is measured as a functional score considering plantar flexion and on the operated side than on the non-operated side (p <0.001). of Evidence III; Retrospective comparative study.