Weight bearing the same day versus non-weight bearing for 4 weeks in Achilles tendon rupture

KORKMAZ M., ERKOÇ M. F., Yolcu S., BALBALOĞLU Ö., ÖZTEMÜR Z., Karaaslan F.

JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE, vol.20, no.3, pp.513-516, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00776-015-0710-z
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.513-516
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) often occurs in 40- to 50-year-old men. Multiple studies discuss the correct treatment strategy based on surgical or nonsurgical intervention, including early mobilization. We aimed to compare the outcomes of bearing weight on the same day with non-weight bearing over a 4-week period of ATR patients.