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Achilles tendon lengthening effective in reducing neuropathic plantar ulcers
September 2014
Achilles tendon lengthening effective in reducing neuropathic plantar ulcers
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of Achilles tendon lengthening on neuropathic plantar ulcers. A randomized clinical trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Aug;85-A(8):1436-45Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
64 patients with diabetes mellitus and a neuropathic plantar ulcer were randomized to immobilization in a total-contact cast alone or in combination with percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening to determine the effects on ulcer recurrence. The mean follow-up period was 2.1 years. In the first 7 months of follow-up, significantly more patients in the total-contact group had an ulcer recurrence com...
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