Outcomes of prolotherapy for intra-tendinous Achilles tears: a case series.
Outcomes of prolotherapy for intra-tendinous Achilles tears: a case series.
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跟腱内撕裂增殖疗法的结果:病例系列。
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2017
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通讯作者:
D. Morrissey
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作者:
O. Chan;Ben Havard;S. Morton;M. Pritchard;N. Maffulli;T. Crisp;N. Padhiar;Jeremy David Perry;J. King;D. Morrissey
BACKGROUND
The intra-tendinous tear is a new pathology that is defined as a discontinuity of fibres situated entirely within the tendon. Prolotherapy involves injecting an irritant, such as hyperosmolar dextrose, to stimulate a tissue healing response and ultimately reduce pain.
METHODS
43 consecutive patients diagnosed with an intra-tendinous tear were included (27 males: 16 females, mean (SD) age 41 (11.3). Patients were injected with 0.4ml-1.5ml (mean 0.8ml) of 50% dextrose and 0.5% marcaine mixed in a 1:1 ratio. A 4-6 week period of walking boot immobilisation was followed by progressive rehabilitation (6-8 weeks). Outcomes were assessed with a VISA-A questionnaire at baseline, 3 months and a mean 12.6 (7.0) months post-treatment. Ultrasound scans were conducted before treatment and 5.2 (2.3) weeks later to assess sonographic changes.
RESULTS
30 patients (70%) responded with VISA-A scores increasing by 31 (30.5) points after 3 months (f=0.62, p<0.05) and by 40 (29.3) points after 12.60 (7.0) months (f=0.87, p<0.05). After 5.2 (2.3) weeks, echogenicity was significantly reduced (p<0.05) and 27% of tears were no longer detectable. No significant differences were observed in remaining tears with respect to tear size, tendon thickness or neovascularisation.
CONCLUSION
Treatment resulted in clinically significant improvements and controlled trials are warranted.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
IV.