Effect of muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration on mid-term clinical, and functional outcomes after Achilles tendon repair.

Eken, GÖKAY; Misir, Abdulhamit; Tangay, Cem; Atici, Teoman; Demirhan, Nevzat; Sener, Nadir

doi:10.1016/j.fas.2020.09.007

Effect of muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration on mid-term clinical, and functional outcomes after Achilles tendon repair.

Eken G., Misir A., Tangay C., Atici T., Demirhan N., Sener N.

Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, vol.27, no.7, pp.730-735, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 27 Issue: 7
Publication Date: 2021
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.09.007
Journal Name: Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, MEDLINE
Page Numbers: pp.730-735
Keywords: Achilles tendon rupture, Fatty infiltration, Muscle atrophy, Muscle volume, Clinical outcomes, ROTATOR CUFF, FOLLOW-UP, RUPTURE, STRENGTH, LENGTH
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Muscle atrophy is one of the most common problems after Achilles tendon repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of gastrosoleus muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration on clinical, and functional outcomes after Achilles tendon repair.