Comparative analysis of different mobility aids in the early accelerated rehabilitation phase following acute achilles tendon repair surgery: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of different mobility aids during the early rehabilitation phase following surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR). Methods This prospective cohort study included 198 patients who underwent surgical repair for AATR between April 2023 and February 2025, with 171 males (86.4%) and a mean age of 36.4 years. Based on the mobility aid used weeks 3–6 postoperatively,