Protocol for treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures; a systematic review with network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achilles tendon ruptures are a common injury and are increasing in incidence. Several management strategies exist for both non-operative and operative care, with each strategy offering unique risks and benefits. Traditional pairwise meta-analyses have been performed to compare management strategies; however, all treatment options have never been integrated in a single analysis. Network meta-analysis (NMA) is a generalization of pairwise meta-analysis, which allows for the comparison of multiple interventions based on all available direct and indirect evidence. The objectives of this review are to synthesize the evidence on the management options for acute Achilles tendon rupture and identify which treatment gives the best functional outcomes.

Methods

A systematic

SUBMITTER: Meulenkamp B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6304227 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature