Comparing two surgical repairs for large Achilles tendon gaps
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgery to repair a large Achilles tendon gap. One method moves a nearby tendon to help, the other adds extra support from the calf muscle.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 12 or older (females) or 14 or older (males), with fully grown feet.
- You need a gap in your Achilles tendon that is larger than 4 cm (about 1.5 inches).
- The gap can be from a recent or old tear, after cleaning out a long-standing problem, or after removing a tumor.
- You cannot have other medical conditions that make surgery unsafe.
- You cannot have a broken heel bone, a fused subtalar joint, or previous surgery on the same ankle.
- You cannot have an active infection or certain inflammatory diseases (like arthritis or sarcoidosis).
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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