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Impact of early weightbearing in conservative treatment of Achilles tendon rupture
June 2015
Impact of early weightbearing in conservative treatment of Achilles tendon rupture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Nonoperative, Dynamic Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Influence of Early Weightbearing on Biomechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscle–Tendon Complexd A Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Mar-Apr;54(2):220-6.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients diagnosed with acute Achilles tendon rupture and conservatively treated through early mobilization and were randomized to undergo either early weightbearing or non-weightbearing protocols. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a weightbearing protocol on the recovery of ankle biomechanics when compared to a non-weightbearing protocol. Passive tension in the plantar fl...
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