TABLE 3.
Comparison of the Relative Achilles Tendon Resting Angle (ATRA) With Time Between Group 1 (4-Strand Repair) and Group 2 (6-Strand Repair)a
| Relative ATRA | Postinjury | Postrepair | 6 Weeks | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | –12.5 (6.7) | 6.6 (4.3) | –0.1 (7.0) | –9.1 (6.0) | –8.3 (5.1) | –7 (5.9) | –6.2 (4.0) |
| Group 2 | –13.3 (6.8) | 8.0 (5.0) | 0.8 (7.7) | –6.2 (4.9) | –6.0 (4.3) | –5.1 (4.4) | –4.8 (3.9) |
| Overall | –13.1 (6.7) | 7.6 (4.8) | 0.6 (7.4) | –7.0 (5.3) | –6.6 (4.6) | –5.6 (4.8) | –5.2 (3.9) |
aResults are reported in degrees as mean (SD). A negative ATRA indicates relative ankle dorsiflexion compared with the noninjured side. There was no significant difference between groups (P = .469).