Retrospective Case Series to investigate the effect a bovine collagen patch to augmented repair in acute Achilles tendon rupture with pre-existing tendinopathy
Retrospective Case Series. Investigate the effect a bovine collagen patch to augmented repair in acute Achilles tendon rupture with pre-existing tendinopathy. Acute Achilles tendon rupture patients all underwent pre-operative ultrasound; those with tendinopathy enrolled into study. Standard Achilles tendon repair performed; augmented with a bioinductive collagen patch (Regeneten)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
9
Standard Achilles Tendon Repair augmented with Bioinductive Collagen Patch. Standard Rehabilitation Protocol.
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong
Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS)
Symptoms measured by the patient reported outcome measure FAOS. It is split into 5 sections including: Symptoms, Pain, ADL function, Sporting activity, and Quality of Life.
Time frame: 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months
Victoria Institute of Sports Assessment - Achilles (VISA-A)
Symptoms measured by the Achilles specific patient reported outcome measure VISA-A.
Time frame: 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months
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