Single vs double row repair for Achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to repair the Achilles tendon where it attaches to the heel bone. It aims to find which method gives better relief for people with long-standing Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 75 years old
- Have had Achilles tendon pain at the heel for at least 3 months that hasn't gotten better with rest, therapy, or anti-inflammatory drugs
- Have had an MRI and X-ray of your heel before surgery
- Be willing to follow a specific rehab plan after surgery and come to follow-up visits for up to 2 years
- Not smoke cigarettes (or have quit for at least a year)
- Not be pregnant or have certain health issues like diabetes, recent steroid use, or previous Achilles surgery
Quick eligibility check
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