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Table 3 Isometric strength and calf circumference between operated and contralateral sides

From: Check-rein technique for Achilles tendon elongation following conservative management for acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a two-year prospective clinical study

Endpoint

Operated side

Contralateral side

MD

P

Isometric strength difference at baseline

211.7 ± 38.3

410.1 ± 29.2

198.41

< 0.0001

Isometric strength difference at follow-up

365.6 ± 31.4

411.1 ± 29.1

45.49

< 0.0002

Calf circumference difference at baseline

355.3 ± 46.6

383.2 ± 46.4

27.88

< 0.0003

Calf circumference difference at follow-up

342.9 ± 45.9

362.9 ± 45.3

20.00

< 0.0004