Comparison of Ultrasonographic and Intraoperative Findings in Achilles Tendon Rupture
The purpose of the study was to assess the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture, by comparing initial ultrasonographic scans and direct intraoperative findings, as well as to follow up the healing process in operatively and conservatively treated patients. Ultrasound...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Collegium antropologicum 2007-01, Vol.31 (1), p.279 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The purpose of the study was to assess the value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture, by
comparing initial ultrasonographic scans and direct intraoperative findings, as well as to follow up the healing process
in operatively and conservatively treated patients. Ultrasound examination was performed in 100 patients (91 males and
9 females, with mean age of 46 years) with clinically suspicious Achilles tendon ruptures. Ultrasonographic findings
were compared with intraoperative findings. Eighty-eight patients underwent surgery and twelve patients were treated
conservatively. Complete ruptures were diagnosed by ultrasound in 88 patients, and partial ruptures in 12 patients. The
length of the tendon (Pearson r=0.973, p |
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ISSN: | 0350-6134 1848-9486 |