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Last updated: 11/24/2009
BOOKS
Canale, S. T. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 10th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2003.
Walsh, W. R., ed. Repair and Regeneration of Ligament, Tendon, and Capsule. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press, 2003.
PERIODICALS
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M., M. Jung, R. Stern, et al. "Limited Open Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Technique with a New Instrument and Findings of a Prospective Multicenter Study."Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume 84-A (February 2002): 161-170.
Beredjiklian, P. K. "Biologic Aspects of Flexor Tendon Laceration and Repair."Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume 85 (March 2003): 539-550.
Forslund, C. "BMP Treatment for Improving Tendon Repair. Studies on Rat and Rabbit Achilles Tendons."Acta Orthopedica Scandinavica Supplement 74 (February 2003): 1-30.
Harrell, R. M., Tong, J., Weinhold, P. S., and L. E. Dahners. "Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Different Tension Band Materials and Suture Techniques."Journal of Orthopedic Trauma 17 (February 2003): 119-122.
Herrera, M. F., G. Bauer, F. Reynolds, et al. "Infection After Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair."Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 11 (November-December 2002): 605-608.
Joseph, T. A., Defranco, M. J., and G. G. Weiker. "Delayed Repair of a Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture with Allograft: A Case Report."Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 12 (January-February 2003): 101-104.
Weber, S. C., J. S. Abrams, and W. M. Nottage. "Complications Associated with Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery."Arthroscopy 18 (February 2002) (2 Suppl 1): 88-95.
ORGANIZATIONS
Academic Orthopaedic Society (AOS). 6300 N. River Rd., Suite 505, Rosemont, IL 60018. (847) 318-7330.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). 6300 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-4262. (847) 823-7186; (800) 346-AAOS.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703)684-APTA or (800) 999-2782.
OTHER
MedlinePlus. "Tendon Repair."
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The Achilles tendon is the major tendon that connects the lower leg to the foot. Without your Achilles tendon, you would not be able to point your foot or walk effectively. This narrated animation describes how tears in the Achilles tendon are repaired surgically.
To repair a torn tendon, incisions are made to expose the area for repair (A). Some tendons can be reattached through one incision (B), while others require two to access the severed point and the remaining tendon (C). A special splint that minimizes stretching the tendons may be worn after surgery (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries.
The goal of tendon repair is to restore the normal function of joints or their surrounding tissues following a tendon laceration.
From http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/St-Wr/Tendon-Repair.html
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Orthopedic complaints are the most common reason to seek medical care.
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