A comparison between endoscopic and open flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer in patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture

Endoscopic vs Open Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer in Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Prospective Comparative Pilot Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202508810219487

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-08

Start date

2024-01-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases Orthopaedics

Interventions

Endoscopic tendon transfer

Open tendon transfer

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 to 60 years 2. Diagnosed with chronic Achilles tendon rupture 3. Duration of rupture greater than 6 weeks 4. Tear type: Degenerative or traumatic 5. Tear location: Insertional or intrasubstance 6. Diagnosis confirmed by MRI

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Open ruptures Acute tear

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) score Measured at: 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Wound complications (within 30 days postoperative) Operative time (measured intraoperatively)	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAwab Elaslaby

Consultant

proawab@med.asu.edu.eg00201095623576

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026