Table 6 Maximal ankle range of movement of the injured leg, comparing MIS and Open group.
From: Clinical and biomechanical outcome of minimal invasive and open repair of the Achilles tendon
| MIS (10) | Open (9) | Significance Test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Plantarflexion (°) |
34.9 ± 5.3 (Range 23 - 42) |
36.6 ± 5.8 (Range 24 - 45) |
p = 0.803 CI -7.002 to 3.691 |
| Mean Dorsiflexion (°) |
18.5 ± 3.8 (Range 11 - 24) |
16.9 ± 2.9 (Range 13 - 22) |
p = 0.620 CI -1.709 to 4.931 |