Evaluation of the effectiveness of inveterate Achilles tendon rupture V-Y plasty with immediate subsequent weight-bearing and rehabilitation. Case study
https://doi.org/10.47529/2223-2524.2020.4.5
Abstract
In our paper, we would like to present two cases of treatment of the Achilles tendon ruptures by means of surgical V-Y technique, and implementation of immediate rehabilitation and weight-bearing.
V-Y plasty on ruptured tendons was performed. The continuity of the tendon was restored. The sheath of the tendon was stitched together. Dressing was put on; the foot was immobilized in a Walker-type shoe in pes equinus with heel pads and compression underwear. From the first hour after the procedure, the wound area was cooled with a Game Ready device.
From the first day after the procedure, both patients were allowed to apply full weight to the limb in the shoe. The crutches were put away as soon as possible. Rehabilitation began right away on the next day; during its course, attempts were made to reduce the use of the shoe to a minimum and to achieve the full range of foot motion as soon as possible. In both patients, the full range of motion was reached approximately 2 weeks after the surgery.
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About the Authors
B. Kacprzak
Orto Med Sport Clinic
Poland
Poland
Bartłomiej Kacprzak, MD
28 Pułku Strzelców Kaniowskich 45 street, 90-640, Łódź, Poland
M. Styk
Orto Med Sport Clinic
Poland
Poland
Mateusz Styk, MD
28 Pułku Strzelców Kaniowskich 45 street, 90-640, Łódź, Poland
N. Siuba-Jarosz
Orto Med Sport Clinic
Poland
Poland
Natalia Siuba-Jarosz, MD
28 Pułku Strzelców Kaniowskich 45 street, 90-640, Łódź, Poland
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Kacprzak B., Styk M., Siuba-Jarosz N. Evaluation of the effectiveness of inveterate Achilles tendon rupture V-Y plasty with immediate subsequent weight-bearing and rehabilitation. Case study. Sports medicine: research and practice. 2020;10(4):22-29. https://doi.org/10.47529/2223-2524.2020.4.5
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