achilles tendon rupture rupture of the achilles tendon
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients treated in the period 2002-2012 for a complete rupture of the achilles tendon at the OLVG. Age : 18-65 Years Treatment initiated
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - rerupture/ bilateral rupture/ open rupture - combination of rupture with a fracture of the foot/ankle - previous treatment with local anestethics - fysical/mental handicaps that may possibly interfer with follow-up - APR treated with conservative treatement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rerupure rates, complications and active range of motion of the anke of patients surgically treated for a Achilles tendon rupture. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction scores and subjective and objective function scores for patients surgically treated for Achilles tendon rupture using the following scoring systems: VISA-A,VAS, ATTRS, Leppilathi, SF12. Other parameters: The following baseline values will be collected: - DVT - pulmonary embolism - fluorquinolones/steroid use - diabetes, cardiovascular disease, smoking - sport and level of practice - age - gender - weight/height The following injury related values will be collected: - affected side - pre-existent achillotendinopathie - wound infection (superficial/deep) - nerve damage (n.suralis) - calf circumference - active range of motion - muscle strength - time until OK | — |
Countries
Netherlands