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KMID : 1195520150080010026
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Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
2015 Volume.8 No. 1 p.26 ~ p.30
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Ultrasonographic Guidance in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
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Lee Tae-Hoon
Lee Hee-Dong
Kim Hak-Jun
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Abstract
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There are many traumatic foot and ankle problems in orthopaedic fields. Though it is not life-threatening problems, a delay in accurate diagnosis and treatments can danger limb function and therefore correct diagnosis can prevent long-term complications. Achilles tendon rupture is relatively common injury for active sports people. Ultrasonography is cost-effective, irradiation -free, effective for evaluation of soft tissues and dynamic analysis. It has been growing importance in Achilles tendon rupture. Ultrasonography is a diagnostic tool in Achilles tendon rupture. Physical examination and patient history is needed to diagnose Achilles tendon without image, but it is missed up by 20% in private clinic. Discontinuity of normal fibrillar architecture seen on an ultrasonographic image is diagnostic for Achilles tendon rupture, and can be accentuated by the performance of dorsi-flexion and plantar flexion, while observing in real time. And ultrasonography is a reliable method for serial observation after surgical treatment or conservative treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Achilles tendon rupture, Ultrasonography
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