Standard Deviation of the Distance Between the Sural Nerve and Achilles Tendon by Ultrasound

The purpose of this study is to define the standardization of the distance between the Sural nerve & Achilles tendon, in otherwise healthy persons and athletes.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Meir Medical Center

Kfar Saba, Israel

About this study

The distance between the two anatomic structures is measured by US and data is analyzed to define the standardized distance in the population in order to avoid damage to the sural nerve while repairing an Achilles tendon rupture using the percutaneous methode.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

healthy
age 18-60

Exclusion criteria

known bone or muscle disease
major trauma to the leg or ankle in present or past
surgery of leg or ankle in the past
mental disabilities

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

distance between the Sural nerve & the Achilles tendon

Time frame: day 1

one time measurment of the distance between the sural nerve & the Achilles tendon, using an US device.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Meir Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Apr 28, 2010
Registry last updated: Jul 19, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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