Plaster cast versus functional bracing for Achilles tendon rupture: the UKSTAR RCT

Plaster cast versus functional bracing for Achilles tendon rupture: the UKSTAR RCT

Background: Achilles tendon rupture affects > 11,000 people each year in the UK, leading to prolonged periods away from work, sports and social activities. Traditionally, the ruptured tendon is held still in a plaster cast for ≥ 8 weeks. Functional bracing is an alternative treatment that allows...

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Main Authors: Matthew L Costa, Juul Achten, Susan Wagland, Ioana R Marian, Mandy Maredza, Michael Maia Schlüssel, Anna S Liew, Nick R Parsons, Susan J Dutton, Rebecca S Kearney, Sarah E Lamb, Benjamin Ollivere, Stavros Petrou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2020-02-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
ankle
achilles
tendon
rupture
rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24080

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta24080

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