Key result
Surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures, including minimally invasive percutaneous repair, combined with physical therapy resulted in complete restoration of tendon continuity and remodelling in all patients.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease mortality has recently increased, prompting growing interest in evaluating the effects of thermotherapy on cardiovascular fitness indices and analyzing its efficacy and safety in people with cardiovascular disease.
Does minimally invasive surgical repair compared to open repair improve functional recovery in patients with complete Achilles tendon rupture?
Cohort (n=46)
No
Does minimally invasive surgical repair compared to open repair improve functional recovery in patients with complete Achilles tendon rupture?
Both minimally invasive and open surgical repair of Achilles tendon ruptures, followed by a structured 4-stage rehabilitation program, result in successful tendon remodelling and functional recovery.
Emphasizes multimodal prevention amid Poland's rising CVD mortality; leaves open targeted efficacy data from reviews.
According to the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene, cardiovascular diseases account for 34.8% of deaths in Poland. In 2020 and 2021, contrary to the previous downward trend, cardiovascular disease mortality increased by 8.7% and 12.6%, respectively [1]. In addition to pharmacological intervention, physical activity, adherence to dietary recommendations, weight reduction, mental health care, and psychosocial and smoking interventions play a key role in preventing the development of cardiovascular disease [2]. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on the development of cardiovascular risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of thermotherapy on cardiovascular fitness indices and to analyze the efficacy and safety of this form of treatment in people with cardiovascular disease. For this purpose, the literature from 2013-2023 available in the Pubmed database was searched. The results of the papers suggest beneficial effects of various forms of thermotherapy on cardiovascular function.
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Szewczyk et al. (2024) conducted a cohort in Achilles tendon rupture (n=46). Percutaneous surgical repair vs. Open surgical repair was evaluated on Restoration of normal function in the operated limb and tendon continuity. Surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures, including minimally invasive percutaneous repair, combined with physical therapy resulted in complete restoration of tendon continuity and remodelling in all patients.
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