Comparing two surgeries for Achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgery types for painful Achilles tendon at the heel. It helps find which surgery better relieves pain and improves walking.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You need a diagnosis of insertional Achilles tendinopathy (pain where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone).
- You have not had a steroid (cortisone) injection for this condition.
- You do not have an active infection, a torn Achilles tendon, or a previous heel bone fracture.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (no major medical problems that make surgery unsafe).
Quick eligibility check
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