Application of Ultrasound in Postoperative Complications of Achilles Tendon Rupture*

Author:YUAN Shu-fang, YOU Tian, LIU Li

affiliation:Peking University shenzhen hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To study the application of ultrasound in postoperative complications of Achilles tendon rupture. Methods 7 complications in 83 cases of postoperative of Achilles tendon rupture were examined by ultrasonography. The continuity , shape , the internal echo, soft tissue around, color blood flow and the dynamic behavior of the Achilles tendon were observed. Results Complications occurred in 7 cases, the total incidence was 8.4%. Among them, 2 cases were postoperative infection, 2 cases were Achilles tendon rupture again, 2 cases were sural nerve injury, the incidence for each was 2.4%, 1 case was Achilles tendon adhesion , the incidence was 1.2%.The sonographic features of various complications have some characteristics. Conclusion Ultrasonography can be used for the diagnosis of postoperative complications of Achilles tendon rupture.

【Keyword】 Achilles Tendon Rupture; Postoperative Complications; Ultrasound

【Chart number】R619

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1009-3257.2017.04.023