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  2. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    The most common problem after non-surgical treatment is leg clots. The main problem after surgery is infection. [19] Certain rehabilitation techniques have shown similar re-rupture rates to surgery. [3] In centers without early range of motion rehabilitation available, surgery is preferred to decrease re-rupture rates. [20]

  3. List of eponymous fractures - Wikipedia

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    foot dislocation through talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints with associated fractures, usually after ankle twisting.treated in a non weight bearing cast for 6–8 weeks: Chopart's fracture dislocation at Whonamedit? Clay shoveller's fracture: Clay shovellers: spinous process fracture of C6, C7 or T1: forced hyperflexion of neck "Clay ...

  4. Ankle replacement - Wikipedia

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    Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of the human ankle joint with prosthetic components. This procedure is becoming the treatment of choice for patients requiring arthroplasty, replacing the conventional use of arthrodesis, i.e. fusion of the bones. The restoration of range ...

  5. Arthrofibrosis - Wikipedia

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    MUA after TKA is more likely to be to be successful if performed in the first 8–12 weeks after surgery. After 12 weeks manipulation is much less likely to have an acceptable outcome. If the fibrosis is chronic (more than 12 weeks) there is a decreased likelihood of success with MUA, and open lysis of adhesions is sometime performed.

  6. Foot and ankle surgery - Wikipedia

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    Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic surgeons are medically qualified, having been through four years of college, followed by 4 years of medical school or osteopathic medical school to obtain an M.D. or D.O. followed by specialist training as a resident in ...

  7. Maisonneuve fracture - Wikipedia

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    Psoriatic arthritis affecting the foot. Exact incidence rates are unknown, but it is believed that the Maisonneuve fracture accounts for 5% of all ankle injuries treated in surgery. [9] [17] The Maisonneuve fracture has been reported in patients as young as 17–19 years old, and up to 42–70 years old.

  8. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the joint involved and the pre-op status of the person, the time of hospitalization varies from 1 day to 2 weeks, with the average being 4–7 days in most regions. [citation needed] Physiotherapy is used extensively to help people recover function after joint replacement surgery. A graded exercise programme is needed initially, as ...

  9. Jaccoud arthropathy - Wikipedia

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    Jaccoud arthropathy (JA), is a chronic non-erosive reversible joint disorder that may occur after repeated bouts of arthritis. [1] [2] It is caused by inflammation of the joint capsule and subsequent fibrotic retraction, causing ulnar deviation of the fingers, through metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) subluxation, [1] [3] primarily of the ring and little-finger. [3]