Achilles tear?

jobberone said:
Not an orthopedist. Not aware of any of the above; perhaps. Generally you try to use the tendon for repair but it may be too damaged (frayed etc). Some use deep fascia to cover the tendon to prevent wound infections. Usually you just juxtapose the two ends and repair it. Post-op complications include deep and superficial wounds, pain with activity, and partial and complete rerupture.
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Cool
Thanks for the info.
Do you know much about this type of bioresorbable materials for antiadhesion purposes?

I have mostly recovered from an accident and starting to into new projects...
Cowboyszone has been a great distraction !
 
waldoputty said:
Cool
Thanks for the info.
Do you know much about this type of bioresorbable materials for antiadhesion purposes?

I have mostly recovered from an accident and starting to into new projects...
Cowboyszone has been a great distraction !
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Don't know anything about synthetic products for that surgery although they may exist.
 
waldoputty said:
i heard they used paper-like products for peritoneal cavity surgeries.
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They use some mesh etc for hernias, fundal plications, esophogeal procedures, etc. We've used artificial stuff for heart valves, aortic repair and other vascular surgeries for a long time.
 
jobberone said:
They use some mesh etc for hernias, fundal plications, esophogeal procedures, etc. We've used artificial stuff for heart valves, aortic repair and other vascular surgeries for a long time.
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yes we are also looking at newer stent designs and vascular grafts that take max advantage of drug eluding polymers

the mesh you mentioned - what is it made of?
 
We had a very good Cornerback years ago (Kevin Smith). Tore his achilles in 1995 and was never the same player again. Burst just wasn't there. I think the Achilles tear caused later back problems. It's a tough injury for a quick twitch guy.
 
waldoputty said:
yes we are also looking at newer stent designs and vascular grafts that take max advantage of drug eluding polymers

the mesh you mentioned - what is it made of?
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Marlex is an old mesh but there are multiple manufacturers and many names. Many are made of a non-absorbable nylon like polypropylene. All this stuff is easily found online.
 
jobberone said:
Marlex is an old mesh but there are multiple manufacturers and many names. Many are made of a non-absorbable nylon like polypropylene. All this stuff is easily found online.
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i presume the mesh is not left inside the body.

was surprised how vascular stents have changed.
interesting that some of the bioresorbable polymers developed 25 years ago still have not made it into use...
 
waldoputty said:
i presume the mesh is not left inside the body.

was surprised how vascular stents have changed.
interesting that some of the bioresorbable polymers developed 25 years ago still have not made it into use...
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You don't want to use absorbable mesh. You want it to stay where you put it.

I wasn't aware there was any use for an absorbable stents although perhaps for use in direct injection into a tumor or something. Just guessing. IDK. This is getting too far OT. This has evolved into an OT Zone matter.
 
waldoputty said:
do young players come back from achilles surgery the same or do they lose 20% or so?
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I'd bet that a majority get back to 100%. It's been a long time since Kevin Smith.

I'm not even a great athlete and I was playing basketball 5 months after surgery...depending on the treatment plan - it's surgery, 2-3 weeks in a cast and on crutches, and then you're in a walking boot and rehabbing. From there, it's really just a matter of getting calf strength back.
 
Future said:
I'd bet that a majority get back to 100%. It's been a long time since Kevin Smith.

I'm not even a great athlete and I was playing basketball 5 months after surgery...depending on the treatment plan - it's surgery, 2-3 weeks in a cast and on crutches, and then you're in a walking boot and rehabbing. From there, it's really just a matter of getting calf strength back.
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good luck on your recovery
 
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