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Functional brace improves early function and is more cost-effective than casting in Achilles rupture
February 2020
Functional brace improves early function and is more cost-effective than casting in Achilles rupture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Plaster cast versus functional brace for non-surgical treatment of Achilles tendon rupture (UKSTAR): a multicentre randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation
The Lancet.2020;395(10222):441-448Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
High quality evidence has revealed that non-operative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture achieves optimal outcomes in most patients. Among non-operative treatment options, the most commonly used are functional bracing (walking boot with heel wedges) and casting in equinus position. There has been a recent move towards early mobilization and more use of functional bracing over casts in a n...
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