Comparing two surgeries for torn Achilles tendon
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of surgery for a fresh Achilles tendon tear: a keyhole procedure using a nearby tendon, versus a minimally invasive repair. It aims to find which approach leads to better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon within 3 weeks of the injury.
- The surgery was done in 2015 or later, and it was either a keyhole (endoscopic) procedure or a small-incision repair.
- You are willing to be followed for at least a year after surgery.
- You do not have a health condition that would interfere with recovery, like severe leg swelling or rheumatoid arthritis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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