Acute Achilles tendon rupture: minimally invasive surgery versus non operative treatment, with immediate full weight bearing. Design of a randomized controlled trial

Table 3 Leppilahti score.

Clinical factors	Scores (points)*
Pain
None	15
Mild, no limitations on recreational activities	10
Moderate, limitations on recreational, but not daily activities	5
Severe, limitations on recreational and daily activities	0
Stiffness
None	15
Mild, occasional, no limitations on recreational activities	10
Moderate, limitations on recreational, but not daily activities	5
Severe, limitations on recreational and daily activities	0
Calf muscle weakness (subjective)
None	15
Mild, no limitations on recreational activities	10
Moderate, limitations on recreational, but not daily activities	5
Severe, limitations on recreational and daily activities	0
Footwear restrictions
None	10
Mild, most shoes tolerated	5
Moderate, unable to tolerate fashionable shoes, modified shoes tolerated	0
Active range of motion (ROM) difference between ankles
Normal (<6°)	15
Mild (6°–10°)	10
Moderate (11°–15°)	5
Severe (>15°)	0
Subjective result
Very satisfied	15
Satisfied with minor reservations	10
Satisfied with major reservations	5
dissatisfied	0
Isokinetic muscle strength (score)
Excellent	15
Good	10
Fair	5
poor	0

* Maximum overall score 100. An overall score of 90–100 rates excellent, 75–85 is good, 60–70 is fair and <55 is poor.

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