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Similar reported function, greater calf strength with repair vs rehab for Achilles tear
January 2017
Similar reported function, greater calf strength with repair vs rehab for Achilles tear
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Sep;44(9):2406-14Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with a complete Achilles tendon rupture were randomized to either open repair with a Krackow stitch followed by standardized rehabilitation or nonoperative treatment with standardized rehabilitation alone. The purpose of this study was to compare results on the Leppilahti score, calf strength, health-related quality of life and re-rupture rate between groups over an 18-month follow-up....
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