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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Review

Percutaneous & Mini Invasive Achilles tendon repair

Authors: Michael R Carmont, Roberto Rossi, Sven Scheffler, Omer Mei-Dan, Philippe Beaufils

Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a considerable cause of morbidity with reduced function following injury. Recent studies have shown little difference in outcome between the techniques of open and non-operative treatment using an early active rehabilitation programme. Meta-analyses have shown that non-operative management has increased risk of re-rupture whereas surgical intervention has risks of complications related to the wound and iatrogenic nerve injury. Minimally invasive surgery has been adopted as a way of reducing infections rates and wound breakdown however avoiding iatrogenic nerve injury must be considered. We discuss the techniques and outcomes of percutaneous and minimally invasive repairs of the Achilles tendon.
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Metadata
Title
Percutaneous & Mini Invasive Achilles tendon repair
Authors
Michael R Carmont
Roberto Rossi
Sven Scheffler
Omer Mei-Dan
Philippe Beaufils
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 2052-1847
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-2555-3-28

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