New Members Newsletter Uploaded
Published: Wed, 05/23/12
This is just a quick note to let all of the members know that a new
newsletter has been added to the website - 2012 May-June.
The last newsletter focused on identification of Calcaneal tendon
injury / ruptures. Here are some highlights:
Corr et al 2010: In the majority of cases, the damage involved all
tendons (26.7%), all tendons except the SDFT (22.2%),or the
gastrocnemius tendon alone (20%). Damage tended to occur at the
teno-osseous junction in 60% of cases, the musculotendinous
junction in 20% of cases, or in the body of the tendon in 13.3% of
cases.
Lister et al 2009: Immobilization of the tarsal joint did not
eliminate calcaneal tendon strain during weight bearing in dogs.
Consideration of these findings could be important in adjusting
current treatment.
The latest newsletter focuses on Rehabilitation of post-surgical
calcaneal (and digital flexor) tendon repairs. Some highlights
include:
Suchak et al 2008: Human prospective studies and randomized
controlled trials have shown that, compared with cast
immobilization, the use of early postoperative ROM and weight
bearing showed significant improvement in health-related quality of
life in the early post-operative period, posed no additional risks
and demonstrated a trend toward a reduction in lost work days and
an earlier return to sports
Sorrenti 2006: The results of this study strengthen the argument
to employ early mobilization rehabilitation after surgical repair.
Members can check out the newsletters in the Newsletter archives
section of the website www.fourleg.com!
Enjoy spring everyone!
Cheers,
Laurie