The achilles tendon rupture: A deeper dive into its impact on professional and high-performance athletes
Castro Valley High School, 11th Grade, United States of America.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 2554–2560
Publication history:
Received on 13 September 2024; revised on 23 October 2024; accepted on 25 October 2024
Abstract:
Background: The Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is an injury that has been detrimental to professional athletes over the years, recently rising to unforeseen heights as the intensity of sports has increased.
Methods: To obtain relevant statistics for this paper, a review of prior research, including original research and case studies, was conducted. Digital publications and clinical data were reviewed to dissect factors such as injury causes, operations, current initiatives, the role of technology, and future implications.
Results: The data revealed a significant increase in documented ATRs in athletes and the National Football League (NFL) over the years; most recently, these injuries increased from 11 in the 2019-2020 season to 24 in the 2021-2022 season.3 Despite advancements in technology and recovery methods, dynamic changes involving training, conditioning, physicality, and intensity in sports have greatly contributed to the increased rates of injuries. With modernized resources such as advanced testing and rehabilitation procedures incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), specialists continue to search for new ways to treat injury and improve functional outcomes more effectively.
Conclusion: This paper examines ATRs in athletes, its risk factors, current surgical methods for treatment, and modern rehabilitation methods. Future research should continue to develop comprehensive assessment and treatment methods to decrease the time to return to play, reduce the risk of re-injuries, and ensure cost-effective standards in implementing advanced rehabilitation modalities.
Keywords:
Achilles tendon rupture; Surgical techniques; Fiberglass; Open Achilles Repair; Percutaneous Achilles Repair; OpenCap AI
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