Ruptures Lecture PDF

RUPTURES By Ahmed Raza Shahid  Ruptures A break or tear in any organ or soft tissue of the body. A rupture is a severe injury in which an internal part of your body tears. To forcibly disrupt a tissue.  Examples A rupture of an arte...

RUPTURES By Ahmed Raza Shahid  Ruptures A break or tear in any organ or soft tissue of the body. A rupture is a severe injury in which an internal part of your body tears. To forcibly disrupt a tissue.  Examples A rupture of an artery due to injury can cause hematoma A knee rupture due to continuous climbing. In sports, particularly achilles tendon rupture and sports hernia.  ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg.  Symptoms An Achilles tendon also can partially tear or completely tear (rupture). A partial tear may cause mild or no symptoms. But a complete rupture causes sharp pain and sudden loss of strength and movement. Most people feel or hear a pop at the same time. Swelling and bruising may occur. You may not be able to stand on your toes.  Causes Achilles tendon rupture is most often caused by a sudden, forceful motion that stresses the calf muscle. This can happen during an intense athletic activity or even during simple running or jumping. Middle-aged adults are especially likely to get this kind of injury.  The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body, but it is also the most commonly ruptured tendon.  TREATMENT & REHABILITATION Achilles tendon rupture may need immediate medical attention. Early treatment works best and can help prevent more injury. Surgical/Non-Surgical Treatment  Surgical Treatment The goal of the surgery is to stitch the tendon back together. For severe problems, such as ruptured tendon, may include surgery or walking boot that keeps the lower leg and ankle from moving. The goal of a walking boot is to decrease tension on those tendons in order to allow healing to start.  Nonsurgical Treatment Allowing the tendon to heal naturally while it’s immobilized in a boot. Treatment for mild Achilles tendon problems includes rest, over-the-counter pain medicine, and stretching exercises. Orthotic shoe devices can also help reduce stress on the tendon. It's important to be patient and not return too soon to sports and activities that stress the tendon.  Rehabilitation Exercise, physiotherapy can help the lower leg and ankle get strong and flexible again. Improve calf muscle strength. Strengthening and proprioceptive exercises. Avoid hyperdorsiflexion of the ankle Treatment for Achilles tendon problems takes time and most people can return to sports and other activities.  To Speed up Heeling? Rest your leg Raise (elevate) your leg Take anti-inflammatory painkillers Ice baths, ice massages, or cold compresses may be recommended to reduce pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon