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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Outcome following repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture by modified Bosworth technique
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S Jawahar, P Sivakumar, T Senthilkumar, T Jawahar
Abstract
Background: Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon of human body. The spectrum of TA ruptures includes both acute and chronic injuries due to various causes like trauma, steroid injections, etc. The treatment options include surgical repair with immobilization, surgical repair with early rehabilitation and non-operative management. Many surgeons treat it surgically owing to its better functional outcome. Success of procedure selected in a given case is depends upon surgeon’s skills, nature of defect, patients’ compliance and proper rehabilitation. This article aims at analyzing the midterm functional outcome following such repairs. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 10 surgically treated chronic Tendo Achilles ruptures by Modified Bosworth technique in Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College hospital, Salem from June 2019 to October 2020. All patients were followed periodically for minimum 12 months and maximum 20 months. The outcomes were assessed using both Subjective and Objective criteria. Objective criteria are ankle range of motion and neurological status of foot. Modified Rupp score and AOFAS ankle hind foot score were used for subjective analysis. Results: We had 20% excellent 50% good results, 20% fair and 10% poor results as per modified Rupp scoring. Conclusion: Results of surgical repair of chronic Achilles Tendon rupture showed favorable outcomes like early weight bearing and ambulation.
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Pages:44-49
How to cite this article:
S Jawahar, P Sivakumar, T Senthilkumar, T Jawahar "Outcome following repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture by modified Bosworth technique ". International Journal of Orthopaedics Research, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 44-49
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