Calf Muscle Atrophy After Achilles Tendon Rupture. A Clinical-Radiological-Biomechanical Multicenter Study.

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland52 enrolled

Overview

Multicenter Achilles tendon study Switzerland. Comparing three mainstream treatment types: open, percutaneous and conservative (non-operative) treatments. Comparing force torque measurements, muscle volume and clinical scores.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * 20-65 years of age, * a healthy, contralateral leg * physiological, clinically determined alignment of the knee, foot and ankle * no trauma to the healthy leg * no neuromuscular impairments including muscle dystrophies * no other posttraumatic injuries or osteoarthritis of the knee, foot or ankle of the affected leg. Exclusion Criteria: * re-rupture or reoperation of the Achilles tendon * surgical site infection * neuromuscular diseases including muscle dystrophies * ankle valgus of more than 15° or ankle varus of more than 5° * other known pathologies of the non-affected leg * general MRI exclusion criteria (e.g. pacemaker, other metal not qualifying for an MRI, tattoos and claustrophobia) * body mass index (BMI) of \> 40 kg/m2

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle Volume

Time frame: at least 3 years after injury

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