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| Central Hospital, Fredrikstad | UNKNOWN |
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The transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) in the management of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures has demonstrated good functional outcome, but an extensive surgical field at a vulnerable location may lead to increased risk for soft tissue problems. The arthroscopic FHL transfer may reduce the risk for soft tissue problems. Functional outcome parameters are investigated, wound/soft tissue complications registered.
The transfer of FHL in the management of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures has demonstrated good functional outcome with American Orthopaedic Foot ane Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot scores at 80-89. The extensive surgical field by either a two-incision approach or a single longitudinal posterior approach to the Achilles tendon may lead to an increased risk for soft tissue problems, both infections and wound healing problems. The endoscopic FHL transfer may reduce the risk for soft tissue problems while retaining a good functional outcome. Several functional outcome measures and scores are evaluated a year after surgery.
Prospective study for evaluation of the surgical procedure.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| FHL transfer | Procedure | endoscopic transfer og flexor hallucis longus |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment- Achilles Questionnaire (VISA-A) outcome score | one year after FHL transfer |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS pain) score | patient reported outcome | 3, 6 and 12 months after FHL transfer |
| patient reported function score (PRFS) | patient reported Activity related disability |
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Patients With chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Elisabeth E Husebye, MD, PhD | Oslo University Hospital | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Oslo University Hospital | Oslo | 0450 | Norway |
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| 6, 12 months |
| Magnetic resonance imagine (MRI) | FHL hypertrophy | one year post surgery |
| functional test battery | jump- and strength tests | 12 months |
| local wound conditions | wound infection | within 12 weeks |
| AOFAS hindfoot | 3,6,12 months |
| VISA-A | 6 months after surgery |