Return to Play After Mini-Open Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures in the NFL Athlete:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

StephenGreenfield¹ 

关键词: Achilles;    elite athlete;    mini-open repair;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000183

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:SportsIntroduction/Purpose:Non-insertional Achilles tendon ruptures are a devastating injury in the National Football League (NFL) athlete. Depending on timing, these often are season ending injuries. There are mixed reports in the literature regarding impact of Achilles injuries in elite athletes. Additionally, there have been advancements in techniques including a mini-open repair that has proven successful. The purpose of this study was to critically analyze a large, single surgeon series of non-insertional Achilles ruptures in NFL athletes treated with a mini-open technique. Our primary focus was to determine return to play and evaluate possible contributing factors that affect this. Additionally, we sought to compare pre and post injury performance for those who successfully returned to the NFL.Methods:NFL athletes treated for non-insertional Achilles ruptures since 2012 were included. Demographic and performance data were obtained from the NFL.com player database and included position, age,...

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