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Percutaneous versus open repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture
October 2018
Percutaneous versus open repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Outcome of Percutaneous Fixation of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Jun;39(6):689-693Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
82 patients with a complete Achilles tendon rupture were randomized to either percutaneous repair or open repair. Follow-up was performed over 12 months after surgery for functional scores, range of motion, complications, and rerupture rate. Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups for any of the assessed outcome measures. No patient in either group experienced a tendon rerup...
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