This retrospective study includes 74 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture from March 2012 to September 2018, aiming to compare the mid-term curative effect of primary repair and gastrocnemius turn-down flaps and guide clinical decision.
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change of Visual Analogue Scale
Timeframe: from pre-surgery to two years after surgery
change of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score
Timeframe: from pre-surgery to two years after surgery
change of The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles
Timeframe: from pre-surgery to two years after surgery
change of The Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score
Timeframe: from pre-surgery to two years after surgery
change of the Tegner Activity Score
Timeframe: from pre-surgery to two years after surgery
Biodex
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 years