Marc Saab, Julien Beldame, Christel Charpail, Arnaud Kaba, Didier Mainard, Alexandre Caubère, Carlos Maynou, Rares Bredicianu, Ali Ghorbani, Jean-Charles Giunta, Raphaël Coursier, Patricia Thoreux, Eric Laboute
OBJECTIVE: The results of surgical versus conservative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures are still controversial. The objective of this study was to compare surgical and conservative treatment at a minimum follow-up of 1 year in terms of the complications, functional outcomes and clinical results. HYPOTHESES: There is no difference in the complications, clinical results and functional outcomes between the two treatment groups. There is no difference in the occurrence of complications or the clinical results due to the immobilization or rehabilitation protocols...
April 12, 2024: Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research: OTSR