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Less Achilles tendon elongation and better clinical results following early mobilization
August 2013
Less Achilles tendon elongation and better clinical results following early mobilization
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Achilles tendon elongation after rupture repair: a randomized comparison of 2 postoperative regimens
Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jan;35(1):59-64. Epub 2006 Sep 14Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients who underwent surgery for acute Achilles tendon (AT) rupture were randomized to receive two types of postoperative treatments. One group received early mobilization of the ankle in a brace for 6 weeks, and the other group received immobilization in a below-knee cast in neutral position for 6 weeks. Results at 3 months and 60 weeks showed that both groups had tendon elongation, but the ...
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