Achilles Pain
Conditions
Keywords
Achilles, tendinose, tendinopathy, pain
Brief summary
Prospective randomized controlled study using radio-frequency microtenotomy or physical therapy (eccentric training) for treatment of Achilles tendinose
Detailed description
Achilless tendinosis is a major clinical problem. There is a need for new studies to map the effectiveness of treatment. This study will compare treatment effectiveness between traditional physical therapy with surgical treatment using (RFM). The tendinosis grade will be evaluated using MRI and /or ultrasound before and after intervention. The outcome measurment include VAS and function using ( FAOS FOOT & ANKLE SURVEY) at 6,12 weeks and 6, 12 months after intervention.
Interventions
PROCEDURERFM
Sponsors
University Hospital of North Norway
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Intervention model description
To evaluate improvement of VAS and functionality before and after treatment of Achilles tendinosis using radiofrequency-plasma based microtenotomy in comparison to traditional physical therapy.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with pain in Achilles tendon for at least 6 weeks. * MR / ultrasound confirms diagnosis tendinose. * Pain in sport and daily activities
Exclusion criteria
Other co-morbidity that constitutes contraindication for surgery, serious illness, bad compliance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain reduction | 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months | Pain reduction. Change of pain from baseline measured with VAS |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Function | 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months | Change from baseline in functionality measured by (FAOS) FOOT & ANKLE SURVEY |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed