TABLE 5.
Comparison of the ATRS Over Time Between Group 1 (4-Strand Repair) and Group 2 (6-Strand Repair) and Overalla
| ATRS | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | ||||
| Median (range) | 55 (14-80) | 76 (57-98) | 92 (48-100) | 93 (45-100) |
| Mean (SD) | 50 (22) | 78 (14) | 86 (14) | 90 (14) |
| Group 2 | ||||
| Median (range) | 45 (3-86) | 77 (28-98) | 89 (52-100) | 94 (35-100) |
| Mean (SD) | 50 (17) | 75 (16) | 86 (13) | 90 (13) |
| Overall | ||||
| Median (range) | 45 (3-86) | 77 (28-98) | 89 (48-100) | 93 (35-100) |
| Mean (SD) | 50 (18) | 76 (15.2) | 86 (13.2) | 90 (13) |
| P value | <.0001 | <.0001 | .005 |
aThere was no significant difference between the groups (P = .827). ATRS, Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score.