Radiofrequence Microtenotomy for Treatment of Achilles Tendinose

University Hospital of North Norway40 enrolled

Overview

Prospective randomized controlled study using radio-frequency microtenotomy or physical therapy (eccentric training) for treatment of Achilles tendinose

Achilless tendinosis is a major clinical problem. There is a need for new studies to map the effectiveness of treatment. This study will compare treatment effectiveness between traditional physical therapy with surgical treatment using (RFM). The tendinosis grade will be evaluated using MRI and /or ultrasound before and after intervention. The outcome measurment include VAS and function using ( FAOS FOOT \& ANKLE SURVEY) at 6,12 weeks and 6, 12 months after intervention.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Achilles Pain

Interventions

RFMPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with pain in Achilles tendon for at least 6 weeks. * MR / ultrasound confirms diagnosis tendinose. * Pain in sport and daily activities Exclusion Criteria: Other co-morbidity that constitutes contraindication for surgery, serious illness, bad compliance

Locations (1)

University Hospital of North Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain reduction

Pain reduction. Change of pain from baseline measured with VAS

Time frame: 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Function

Change from baseline in functionality measured by (FAOS) FOOT \& ANKLE SURVEY

Time frame: 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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