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Achilles tendon rupture: Comparing the 1-year results of surgical vs nonsurgical treatment
March 2013
Achilles tendon rupture: Comparing the 1-year results of surgical vs nonsurgical treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Acute achilles tendon rupture: A randomized, controlled study comparing surgical and nonsurgical treatments using validated outcome measures
Am J Sports Med. 2010 Nov;38(11):2186-93.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
97 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture were randomized to have their injury treated either surgically or nonsurgically within 72 hours of the injury. A standardized rehabilitation was followed in all patients. The results with 12 month follow-up did not show a statistically significant difference between the two groups in re-rupture rates, clinical examinations, and functional scores.
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