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Percutaneous Needle Technique is Comparable to Open Z-plasty Surgery for Unilateral Tendon Achilles Lengthening in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT06875011 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2025-03-30

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Summary

This study aims to compare the outcomes of two surgical techniques for Achilles tendon lengthening in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP): the percutaneous needle technique and the traditional open Z-lengthening technique. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these techniques in improving ankle dorsiflexion and gait function one year postoperatively. Secondary objectives include assessing postoperative complications, re-rupture rates, and patient satisfaction. The study is designed as a retrospective, matched-pair cohort study, utilizing data from clinical records, 3D gait analysis (3DGA), and structured telephone interviews.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Equinus Foot Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
  • Gait Analysis in Neurological Disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-03-01
Completion
2025-03-01

Countries

  • Norway

Study Locations

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