Radiofrequence Microtenotomy for Treatment of Achilles Tendinose — RFM  

Achilles Pain Clinical Trial

Official title: Treatment of Achilles Tendinose

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Prospective randomized controlled study using radio-frequency microtenotomy or physical therapy (eccentric training) for treatment of Achilles tendinose

Clinical Trial Description

Achilless tendinosis is a major clinical problem. There is a need for new studies to map the effectiveness of treatment. This study will compare treatment effectiveness between traditional physical therapy with surgical treatment using (RFM). The tendinosis grade will be evaluated using MRI and /or ultrasound before and after intervention. The outcome measurment include VAS and function using ( FAOS FOOT & ANKLE SURVEY) at 6,12 weeks and 6, 12 months after intervention. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Achilles Pain

• NCT number: NCT03274557
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University Hospital of North Norway
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2, 2017
• Completion date: December 30, 2018