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Fascial flap augmentation in Achilles repair provides no additional long-term benefit
May 2016
Fascial flap augmentation in Achilles repair provides no additional long-term benefit
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Augmented Compared with Nonaugmented Surgical Repair After Total Achilles Rupture: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial with Thirteen or More Years of Follow-up
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Jan 20;98(2):85-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with complete acute Achilles tendon ruptures were randomized to undergo surgical repair either with or without a supplemental gastrocnemius aponeurosis flap. The present report outlined the long-term outcomes of a study investigating whether the fascial flap would provide additional benefits in calf muscle strength recovery and other clinical outcomes. The findings indicated that the t...
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