Peroneal and Achilles tendon tears are common diseases that present challenges to surgeons due to tendon adhesion complications. Functional recovery is compromised by limiting post-operative range of motion, mobility, and can lead to considerable amount of post-operative pain for the patient. Amniotic membrane tissue has demonstrated clinical success as an anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring agent and promoting wound healing towards regeneration. Cryopreserved human amniotic membrane and umbilical cord (AM/UC) tissue in the form of CLARIX® CORD 1K has been used to treat over 5000 orthopedic patients. The investigators hypothesize that its use in peroneal and Achilles tendon surgical repair will enhance the overall functional recovery of the patient.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
64
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Banner Del Webb Medical Center
Sun City West, Arizona, United States
OrthoCarolina Research Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center
Westerville, Ohio, United States
Change from baseline in patient questionnaire describing function limitation (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle hindfoot score).
Time frame: Baseline and 1 Year
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