LOGIN
Post-Achilles tendon repair elongation unaffected by weightbearing protocol used after surgery
October 2018
Post-Achilles tendon repair elongation unaffected by weightbearing protocol used after surgery
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Ruptured Achilles Tendon Elongates for 6 Months After Surgical Repair Regardless of Early or Late Weightbearing in Combination With Ankle Mobilization: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Aug;46(10):2492-2502. doi: 10.1177/0363546518781826Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
75 patients following acute Achilles tendon rupture repair were randomized to one of three postoperative weightbearing protocols: restricted weightbearing to 7 weeks and no ankle mobilization exercises (LWB+IMMOB), restricted weightbearing to 7 weeks with ankle mobilization exercises (LWB+MOB), or complete weightbearing by 5 weeks with ankle mobilization exercises (EWB+MOB). Primary outcome was te...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.