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Long-term comparison of early mobilization and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair
January 2016
Long-term comparison of early mobilization and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early Functional Treatment Versus Cast Immobilization in Tension After Achilles Rupture Repair: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial With 10 or More Years of Follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Sep;43(9):2302-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients scheduled for Achilles tendon repair were randomized to immediate mobilization following surgery, or 6-week immobilization postoperatively. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical outcome, and isokinetic and isometric strength recovery over 11 years follow-up. The Lepphilahti score was used as the clinical outcome measure in this study. Results demonstrated no significant dif...
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