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| What condition has similar characteristics of an achilles tendon rupture? |
ACHILLES TENDONITIS |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:05:05 GMT |
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| If a patient requires surgical intervention to repair an achilles tendon rupture how long is a cast or brace worn for? |
6-8 WEEKS |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:05:05 GMT |
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| Non surgical treatment of an achilles tendon rupture? |
*SERIAL CASTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 WEEKS
*USE OF A HEAL LIFT TO ENSURE MAXIMAL HEALING WITHOUT STRESS ON THE TENDON FOR THREE TO SIX MONTHS
*PHYSICAL THERAPY BEGINS WHEN THE CAST IS REMOVED |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:05:05 GMT |
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| This test can be utilized to detect the presence and severity of a tear or rupture? |
MRI |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:05:05 GMT |
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| After the confirmation of an achilles tendon rupture, what other procedure should be performed? |
AN X-RAY TO RULE OUT AN AVULSION FRACTURE |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:57:29 GMT |
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| What special test can help diagnose an achilles tendon rupture? |
THOMPSON TEST |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:57:29 GMT |
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| What will a person with an achilles tendon rupture present with? |
*SWELLING OVER THE DISTAL TENDON
*A PALPABLE DEFECT IN THE TENDON ABOVE THE CALCANEAL TUBEROSITY
*PAIN AND WEAKNESS WITH PLANTAR FLEXION |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:57:29 GMT |
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| The highest age of incidence of an achilles tendon rupture are between what ages? |
30-50
(THESE PEOPLE TYPICALLY HAVE NO HISTORY OF CALF OR HEEL PAIN AND COMMONLY PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:57:29 GMT |
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| A person over what age is at a higher risk of an achilles tendon rupture? |
OVER 30 YEARS
(THIS IS BECAUSE OF HYPOVASCULARITY IN THE ACHILLES TENDON AREA) |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:46 GMT |
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| During what kind of activities/movements to achilles tendon ruptures occur? |
*PUSHING OFF OF A WEIGHT BEARING EXTREMITY WITH AN EXTENDED KNEE
*THROUGH UNEXPECTED DORSIFLEXION WHILE WEIGHT BEARING
*FORCEFUL ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION OF THE PLANTAR FLEXORS |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:46 GMT |
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| The achilles tendon is formed by what muscles? |
TENDINOUS PORTIONS OF THE GASTROCNEMIUS AND SOLEUS MUSCLES |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:46 GMT |
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| Where specifically does an achilles tendon rupture occur? |
WITHIN ONE TO TWO INCHES ABOVE IT'S TENDINOUS INSERTION ON THE CALCANEUS |
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MichaelMorano Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:46 GMT |
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