Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Weight bearing the same day versus non-weight bearing for 4 weeks in Achilles tendon rupture.
Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) often occurs in 40- to 50-year-old men. Multiple studies discuss the correct treatment strategy based on surgical or nonsurgical intervention, including early mobilization. We aimed to compare the outcomes of bearing weight on the same day with non-weight bearing over a 4-week period of ATR patients. ⋯ This study showed that a well-conducted early-weight-bearing treatment has good clinical outcomes, with a complication rate no higher than non-weight-bearing treatment.