PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHAB
The Influence of Early Weight-Bearing Compared with Non-Weight-Bearing After Surgical Repair of the Achilles Tendon
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OE Journal. 2013;1(3):51 J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Sep;90(9):1876-83Exclusive Author Interview
Dr. Beaupre on Early Weight-Bearing after Surgical Repair of the Achilles Tendon.
110 patients (ages of 17-70 years) after undergoing a surgical repair for Achilles tendon rupture were kept non-weight-bearing for the first two weeks after surgery. Subsequently, they were randomized to be kept either weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing for an additional four weeks. Early weight-bearing at 2 weeks following surgical repair of an acute Achilles tendon rupture improved the health-related quality of life in the early postoperative period with no consequential detrimental effect on the overall recovery process.
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Detsky AS, Naylor CD, O'Rourke K, McGeer AJ, L'Abbé KA. J Clin Epidemiol. 1992;45:255-65
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なぜ今この研究が必要なのですか?
Achilles tendon rupture is a common condition, often managed with open surgical repair. The importance of post-operative rehabilitation can't be over emphasized. The study was conducted, as the the optimal rehabilitation protocol post surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture was not well outlined.
主な研究課題は何ですか?
Does the early weight-bearing translates into quicker postoperative recovery following repair of an acutely ruptured Achilles tendon in comparison to non-weight bearing?
重要な知見は?
- At 6 weeks, the weight-bearing group had significantly better scores in RAND-36 domains of physical functioning, social functioning, role-emotional and vitality scores, than the non-weight-bearing group (p<0.05). Also, the weight-bearing group reported fewer limitations of daily activities (p < 0.001).
- 89% (98/109) patients completed the 6-month follow-up
- At 6 months, no significant differences between the groups were seen in any of the outcome measures, although both groups had poor endurance of the calf musculature.
- No re-rupture reportedly occurred in either group at 6 month follow up.
最も覚えておくべきことは?
Early weight-bearing at 2 weeks following surgical repair of an acute Achilles tendon rupture improved the health-related quality of life in the early postoperative period with no consequential detrimental effect on the overall recovery process.
それが私の患者ケアにどのように影響するか?
In the light of this study's findings, this protocol of early weight bearing should be recommended for adoption, as the new standard of care for carefully selected group of patients. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed.
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