Acute Achilles tendon rupture: Minimally invasive surgery versus non operative treatment, with immediate full weight bearing. Design of a randomized controlled trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON23064

Enrollment

Registered

2006-08-06

Start date

2004-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute Achilles tendon rupture

Interventions

Patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture will be randomized to minimally invasive surgical repair followed by functional rehabilitation using tape bandage or conservative treatment followed by func

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture; 2. Treatment starts within 72 hours after rupture; 3. Diagnoses by physical examination: palpable gap and calf muscle squeeze test positive for tendon rupture; 4. Age 18-65 years; 5. Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Re-rupture / bilateral rupture / open rupture; 2. Combination with fracture of foot or ankle; 3. Former application (injection) of local corticosteroids in tendon area; 4. Contra-indications for surgery; 5. Physical or mental handicaps that do not allow functional treatment or otherwise interfere with the ability to follow-up on the study protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Complications of treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time off work, sporting activity post rupture and patient satisfaction.	—

Contacts

Public ContactR. Metz

Diakonessenhuis, Bosboomstraat 1

metz_r@hotmail.com+31 (0)30 2566024

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)