Isokinetic muscle strength test for the muscular force after repair of ruptured Achilles tendon

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.46.018

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Restoration of tendon integrity and tenacity, and maintenance of ankle joint flexibility, play a crucial role on the rupture of Achilles tendon.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the muscular force using isokinetic muscle strength test after the ruptured Achilles tendon is repaired, and to assess the repairing effect.

METHODS: Muscle power including peak torque, peak torque/body weight, total work, average peak torque, set total work of flexor and extensor of 17 patients with Achilles tendon rupture were assessed after reconstruction using Biodex system 4 at 60 (°)/s and 120(°)/s.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The peak torque, peak torque/body weight, total work, average peak torque, set total work of flexor muscle group at the injured side were significantly decreased compared with uninjured side at 60 (°)/s and 120 (°)/s (P < 0.05). Isokinetic muscle strength test can reflect the muscular force after the ruptured Achilles tendon is repaired, and evaluate the repairing effect.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：组织构建；骨细胞；软骨细胞；细胞培养；成纤维细胞；血管内皮细胞；骨质疏松；组织工程

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Key words: Achilles tendon, muscle strength, biomechanics, rehabilitation

CLC Number:

R318

Zhao Wei-xia, Wu Zong-de, Liu Bo, Liu Hui. Isokinetic muscle strength test for the muscular force after repair of ruptured Achilles tendon[J]. Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research, 2014, 18(46): 7468-7471.

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