U.S., Jan. 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07312097) titled 'Could Conservative Treatment Become the New Gold Standard in Achilles Tendon Ruptures?' on Dec. 01, 2025.
Brief Summary: This study aims to compare conservative and surgical treatments for acute Achilles tendon rupture. Forty-four patients were randomly assigned to either a conservative rehabilitation protocol or open surgical repair. Functional outcomes were evaluated using isokinetic muscle strength testing and clinical scoring systems such as the ATRS, AOFAS, FADI, VAS, and Leppilahti scores.
The results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of strength, tendon length, or clinical outcomes. Rerupture ra...