Medium Term Outcome of Nonoperative Dynamic Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: the Influence of Early Weight-bearing on Clinical Outcome: a Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 37
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- ATRS: Achilles Tendon Rupture Score
Study Overview
Brief Summary
A total of 56 patients completed a previous study regarding non-operative treatment for acute achilles tendon rupture. This study consists of an additional follow up after 4-5 years depending on original date of injury.
Detailed Description
30 patients suffering from acute Achilles tendon rupture was originally randomized to each arm, and followed up after 6 and 12 months. Of these a total of 56 patients was included in the final analysis, and invited to participate in this additional follow-up, 4-5 years after their original injury. Originally patients was monitored using: ATRS questionnaires, ATRA: Achilles Tendon Resting Angle, Heel Raise Work: number of lifts, lift height and total work, and tests of strength and stiffness in the ankle using a kinetic dynamometer.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Control
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Suffered acute Achilles tendon rupture from April 2011 to March 2012, and then referred to Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre.
- •Participated and completed the original study.
- •The patient must be able to speak and understand Danish, as well as be capable to give informed consent to participating.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Terminal disease or serious illnesses with an ASA score of 3 or above.
- •Any injury significantly influencing gate and function of the lower extremities other than re-rupture of the Achilles tendon.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
ATRS: Achilles Tendon Rupture Score
Time Frame: approximate 5 years
From initial test 6 and 12 months after injury, and now 4-5 years after.
Secondary Outcomes
- return to sport and return to work(4-5 years after the initial injury)
- Heel Raise Work(Test is performed once, 4-5 years after the initial injury)
Investigators
Rasmus Kastoft
Research Assistant
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre