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Minimally Invasive Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Milap S Patel1, Anish R Kadakia2
1Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 259 East Erie, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Abstract:
Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury to the lower extremity that requires appropriate treatment to minimize functional deficit. Available treatments of Achilles tendon ruptures include nonoperative, open surgical repair, percutaneous repair, and minimally invasive repair. Open surgical repair obtains favorable functional outcomes with significant potential for deep soft tissue complications, calling into question the value of open repair. Percutaneous repair is an alternative option with comparable functional results and minimal soft tissue complications; however, sural nerve injury is a complication. Minimally invasive Achilles repair offers optimal results with superior functional outcomes with minimal soft tissue complications and sural nerve injury.
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