Does using an absorbable or a permanent suture during the repair of Achilles tendon rupture lead to a better outcome?

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• Conditions: treatment of Achilles rupture; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Injury of Achilles tendon

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11922712
• Lead Sponsor: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-08-09
• Last Update Posted: 24 August 2021
• Study Completion: 2027-01-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

1. Mid-substance Achilles tendon rupture, diagnosed clinically by the presence of a palpable gap to the Achilles tendon, and increased Achilles Tendon Resting Angle and a calf squeeze test
2. Age 18 - 65 years
3. Active patients with Tegner =5 (Generally participates in sports on regular basis and is recreationally competitive
4. Presenting <15 days following rupture
5. Able to understand the spoken and written English language
6. After consultation wishes to have operative repair of the Achilles tendon rather than non-operative management.
7. Available for 12 months follow up at SATH

Exclusion Criteria

1. Distal Achilles tendon rupture, identified by palpation of the distal stump ending <2cm proximal to the Achilles insertion
2. Musculotendinous Achilles tendon ruptures
3. Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, chronic inflammatory conditions, and musculoskeletal conditions preventing a single heel-rise prior to rupture
4. A previous ipsilateral or contralateral Achilles tendon rupture
5. Patients >110 kg & BMI >30 kg/m² owing to obesity giving an increased risk of wound, cast and functional brace complications

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified