Erschienen in:
01.06.2015 | Muscle Injuries (SJ McNeill Ingham, Section Editor)
Surgical treatment for muscle injuries
verfasst von:
Leonardo Addêo Ramos, Rogério Teixeira de Carvalho, Rene Jorge Abdalla, Sheila Jean McNeill Ingham
Erschienen in:
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Ausgabe 2/2015
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Abstract
Muscle injury causes functional impairment. The healing process takes time and fibrotic tissue can result. Recurrence and delayed recovery remain as unsolved problems. Surgical intervention can be a feasible alternative to avoid early and late complications associated with complete muscle tear in attempt to improve functional results. This article hopes to provide an update about surgical treatments for muscle tears in different scenarios.