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Long-term comparison of early mobilization and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair

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January 2016

Long-term comparison of early mobilization and immobilization after Achilles tendon repair

Vol: 5| Issue: 1| Number:76| ISSN#: 2564-2537
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):2302-9

Contributing Authors:
I Lantto J Heikkinen T Flinkkila P Ohtonen J Kangas P Siira J Leppilahti

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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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