Intrasound Therapy Improves the Mechanical Properties and the Morphology of Tendons in Fluoroquinolone-Induced Achilles Tendinopathy

Intrasound Therapy Improves the Mechanical Properties and the Morphology of Tendons in Fluoroquinolone-Induced Achilles Tendinopathy

Fluoroquinolones (FQs), especially Pefloxacin (PEF) have been reported to increase risk of Achilles tendon rupture. However, prior studies showed that intrasound therapy (ITR) significantly improved the morphology of the healing tendon. This study aimed to compare the effects of 7, 14 a...

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Main Authors: A.I. Aiyegbusi, O.A. Ajibola, T.A. Samuel, O.J. Balogun, F.I. Duru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Fluoroquinolones, Pefloxacin, Intrasound therapy, Tendinopathy, Achilles tendon
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/217816

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