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Percutaneous achilles tendon repair using ring forceps.

Paul C Kupcha¹, W G Stuart Mackenzie

¹Delaware Orthopaedic Centre, Wilmington, DE, USA.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)

|December 24, 2008

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This study presents an affordable and practical technique for percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The method using ring forceps yields results comparable to the established Achillon apparatus.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Acute Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries requiring effective surgical intervention.
Current repair methods vary in cost and complexity.
Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly favored for tendon repair.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel, cost-effective percutaneous technique for acute Achilles tendon rupture repair.
To compare the efficacy of this new method with existing apparatus.
To provide a practical alternative for surgeons treating Achilles tendon injuries.

Main Methods:

Percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Utilized standard ring forceps for tendon approximation.

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Compared outcomes with the Achillon apparatus.

Main Results:

The ring forceps technique demonstrated comparable results to the Achillon apparatus.
The proposed method is inexpensive and practical.
Successful percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures was achieved.

Conclusions:

Percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures using standard ring forceps is a viable and cost-effective alternative.
This technique offers comparable outcomes to more expensive, specialized devices.
The method is practical for widespread clinical application in managing Achilles tendon injuries.