Comparing Tendon Lengthening After Achilles Tendon Repair in Standard vs Accelerated Rehabilitation

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of Tendon Lengthening With Traditional Versus Accelerated Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Repair: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Am J Sports Med. 2020 Jun;48(7):1720-1726.

Contributing Authors: KR Okoroha N Ussef TR Jildeh LS Khalil L Hasan C Bench F Zeni E Eller V Moutzouros

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Synopsis

Eighteen patients were randomized into the accelerated or the standard rehabilitation programs. The primary outcome was tendon lengthening. Secondary outcomes included the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference Short Form (PROMIS PI-SF) score. Results revealed no significant differences in tendon lengthening or pat...