Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendor Rupture

Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendor Rupture in Central Finland: Prospective Cohort Study

A prospective, non-randomised, observational study to investigate the clinical and biomechanical outcomes and prevalence of reruptures after operative or nonoperative treatment of acute achilles tendon rupture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• acute achilles tendon rupture with clear onset of symptoms
• closed rupture
• resides in the catchment area of our hospital district

Exclusion Criteria:

• avulsion fractures in the calcaneus
• unwillingness to participate
• inability to communicate using Finnish language