Comparing two surgical methods for large Achilles tendon defects
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques to repair large Achilles tendon defects (more than 4 cm). It is for people who have a large gap in their Achilles tendon, often from a rupture, tendinopathy, or after tumor removal. The goal is to see if adding a calf muscle reinforcement gives better results than a tendon transfer alone.
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Who can take part
- Must be at least 13 years old for females or 15 years old for males (skeletally mature).
- Has an Achilles tendon defect larger than 4 cm from a tear, surgery, or tumor removal.
- Does not have a broken heel bone or subtalar fusion on the same leg.
- No active infection or prior surgery on the back of the foot or ankle on the same side.
- Does not have certain inflammatory conditions like spondyloarthropathies or sarcoidosis.
- Able to undergo surgery (no general medical reasons that make surgery unsafe).
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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