TABLE 3.
Secondary Outcome Analysis: Influence of DVT on Patient-Reported and Functional Outcomesa
| No DVT | DVT | Difference of Means (95% CI) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months | ||||
| ATRS | 56.1 ± 17.7 (n = 63) | 56.5 ± 16.0 (n = 58) | –0.3 (–6.4 to 5.8) | .92 |
| Heel-rise work, LSI % | 16.8 ± 17.3 (n = 61) | 20.1 ± 19.7 (n = 52) | –3.2 (–10.2 to 3.6) | .35 |
| Tendon elongation, mm | 18.9 ± 15.1 (n = 62) | 17.8 ± 16.5 (n = 59) | 1.1 (–4.6 to 6.7) | .71 |
| Perimeter of calf difference, mm | 20.1 ± 12.2 (n = 62) | 20.5 ± 12.8 (n = 58) | –0.4 (–4.9 to 4.1) | .85 |
| 6 months | ||||
| ATRS | 62.9 ± 19.1 (n = 65) | 63.4 ± 19.1 (n = 59) | –0.5 (–7.0 to 6.1) | .89 |
| Heel-rise work, LSI % | 39.4 ± 23.9 (n = 64) | 41.5 ± 26.3 (n = 52) | –2.1 (–11.1 to 6.9) | .64 |
| Tendon elongation, mm | 12.6 ± 12.7 (n = 65) | 15.3 ± 14.4 (n = 58) | –2.8 (–7.6 to 2.1) | .26 |
| Perimeter of calf difference, mm | 18.4 ± 10.5 (n = 63) | 21.1 ± 11.8 (n = 58) | –2.7 (–6.7 to 1.3) | .19 |
| 12 months | ||||
| ATRS | 74.0 ± 18.6 (n = 63) | 74.5 ± 17.8 (n = 59) | –0.6 (–7.1 to 6.0) | .87 |
| Heel-rise work, LSI % | 60.5 ± 21.3 (n = 63) | 57.8 ± 21.1 (n = 59) | 2.7 (–4.9 to 10.3) | .48 |
| Tendon elongation, mm | 15.2 ± 12.7 (n = 65) | 17.3 ± 14.8 (n = 58) | –2.1 (–6.9 to 2.7) | .39 |
| Perimeter of calf difference, mm | 16.4 ± 11.2 (n = 61) | 20.0 ± 12.5 (n = 58) | –3.6 (–7.9 to 7.4) | .1 |
| Return to work, d | 56.9 ± 76.6 (n = 52) | 41.8 ± 60.8 (n = 47) | 15.1 (–12.7 to 42.9) | .28 |
| Return to sport, d | 184.8 ± 88.8 (n = 36) | 192.9 ± 103.1 (n = 46) | –8.2 (–51.2 to 34.8) | .71 |
aData are presented as mean ± SD. Difference of means was tested using the Student independent t test. ATRS, Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; LSI, limb symmetry index.