Comparison of methods and duration of post-operative bracing following repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust0 个研究点目标入组 64 人开始时间: 2021年11月3日最近更新: 2021年11月15日

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•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. Aged 18-65 years
•3. Presenting <15 days following rupture
•4. Able to understand the spoken and written English language
•5. After consultation wishes to have operative repair of the Achilles tendon rather than non-operative management
•6. Available for 12 months follow up at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

•1. Distal Achilles tendon rupture, identified by palpation of the distal stump ending <2 cm proximal to the Achilles insertion
•2. Musculotendinous Achilles tendon ruptures, diagnosed by tenderness at the musculotendinous junction and on ultrasonography. Ultrasonography will be used for the confirmation of musculotendinous rupture rather than midsubstance rupture
•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 and BMI >30 kg/m² owing to obesity giving an increased risk of wound, cast and functional brace complications

发起方

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust