Endoscopic FHL Transfer for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT06641401

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki28 enrolled

Overview

This observational study aims to evaluate the outcome of endoscopic flexor hallucis longus transfer (FHLt) in patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR).

This evaluation will be performed by examining the following parameters: 1. Patient satisfaction quantified with the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS). This is the primary outcome. 2. Complication rate 3. Ankle and Calf circumference compared to the contralateral healthy limb. 4. Passive and Active range of ankle motion compared to the contralateral healthy limb. 5. Hallux flexion force compared to the contralateral healthy limb.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Rupture Achilles Tendon Injury Achilles Tendon Surgery Flexor Hallucis Longus

Interventions

Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus transfer for Acute Achilles tendon rupturePROCEDURE

All patients have already undergone the same operation for the same disease. All data are to be collected retrospectively

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed Consent Form * Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture (\<4 weeks) * Underwent operative treatment with Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus transfer * More than 24 months postoperative follow-up * Patients operated after 2015 Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or Unwillingness to cooperate * Medically unfit for examination * Age less than 18 or more than 75 years * Non-operative Management or any other Surgical Management * Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture (\>4 weeks) * Bilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture * Patients operated before 1.1.2015 or after 1.1.2023 * Comorbidities interfering with the secondary outcomes (e.g. Venous insufficiency resulting in lower limb excessive edema interferes with ankle and calf circumference, rheumatoid arthritis and/or previous foot and ankle surgery interferes with active and passive range of motion of the ankle, etc)

Locations (1)

General Hospital of Naousa

Náousa, Central Macedonia, Greece

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Patient Satisfaction

Evaluated and quantified with the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (min = 0 - worst outcome, max = 100 - best outcome)