Surgery comparison for Achilles heel pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical procedures for people with chronic pain at the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches. One surgery reattaches the tendon, and the other reshapes the heel bone (Zadek osteotomy). The goal is to find which method works better for relieving pain and improving function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have insertional Achilles tendinopathy (pain where the tendon attaches to the heel).
- You have not had a steroid injection in that area.
- You do not have an infection in your foot or leg.
- You have not had a complete tear of your Achilles tendon or a broken heel bone.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (no major medical reasons that would make surgery risky).
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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