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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
[Subcutaneous rupture of tendons and muscles of the extremities]
Abstract:
Under study there were 278 patients with 285 subcutaneous ruptures of tendons and muscles of the upper and lower extremities. The tendon of the long head of the humeral biceps muscle and Achilles tendon are most liable to subcutaneous ruptures (123 patients--43.2% and 97 patients--34% respectively). Pathohistological examinations have shown that subcutaneous ruptures of tendons and muscles usually take place against the background of dystrophic alterations reducing their mechanical strength. The authors find it expedient to use polymer materials (kapron, lavsan) for the restoration of injured tendons and muscles.
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