ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE AND PLATELET RICH PLASMA
Achilles tendon rupture is currently one of the most frequent injuries in athletes. Such rupture may be caused by a sudden dorsiflexion of the ankle, pushing off with the weight bearing forefoot while extending the knee or violent dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot. The treatment goal consists...
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| Language: | English |
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Associazione Italiana Giovani Medici
2012-03-01
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| Series: | Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.embj.org/images/ISSUE_2012/gallo_20.pdf |
| Summary: | Achilles tendon rupture is currently one of the most frequent injuries in athletes. Such
rupture may be caused by a sudden dorsiflexion of the ankle, pushing off with the weight
bearing forefoot while extending the knee or violent dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot.
The treatment goal consists of restoring the normal tendon length and tension, as well as
the function and strength of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex. The biological repair
process can be enhanced in all stages of recovery with the use of PRP (Platelet Rich
Plasma) without any side effects.
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| ISSN: | 2279-7165 2279-7165 |