Risk factors for achilles tendon rupture: A matched case control study.
Injury
; 48(10): 2342-2347, 2017 Oct.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28859844
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to elucidate whether body mass index (BMI), activity level, and other risk factors predispose patients to Achilles tendon ruptures. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A retrospective review of 279 subjects was performed (93 with Achilles tendon rupture, matched 12 with 186 age/sex matched controls with ankle sprains). Demographic variables and risk factors for rupture were tabulated and compared.RESULTS:
The rupture group mean BMI was 27.77 (95% CI, 26.94-28.49), and the control group mean BMI was 26.66 (95% CI, 26.06-27.27). These populations were found to be statistically equivalent (p=0.047 and p<0.001 by two one-sided t-test). A significantly higher proportion of those suffering ruptures reported regular athletic activity at baseline (74%) versus controls (59%, p=0.013).CONCLUSION:
There was no clinically significant difference found in BMI between patients with ruptures and controls. Furthermore, it was found that patients who sustained ruptures were also more likely to be active at baseline than their ankle sprain counterparts.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rupture
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Achilles Tendon
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Tendon Injuries
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Ankle Injuries
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Injury
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
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