Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · Jul 2010
The percutaneous surgical approach for repairing acute Achilles tendon rupture: a comprehensive outcome assessment.
Treatment modalities for acute Achilles tendon rupture can be divided into operative and nonoperative. The main concern with nonoperative treatment is the high incidence of repeated ruptures; operative treatment is associated with risk of infection, sural nerve injury, and wound-healing sequelae. We assessed our experience with a percutaneous operative approach for treating acute Achilles tendon rupture. ⋯ Percutaneous surgery for Achilles tendon rupture is easily executed and has excellent functional results and low complication rates. It is an appealing alternative to either nonoperative or open surgery treatments.