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First received: March 07, 2025

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

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Cerebral Palsy

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


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

Brief 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…

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