Outcomes of Limited Open Achilles Repair Using Modified Ring Foreceps:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

JessicaTelleria¹ 

关键词: Achilles;    limited-open;    forceps;    outcomes;    complications;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000389

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:SportsIntroduction/Purpose:Acute Achilles tendon ruptures have a 2.4-4.7% rate of infection and wound healing complications when treated operatively. The incidence doubles in those with risk factors such as diabetes, smoking or steroid use. To diminish complications minimally invasive approaches have received increasing interest. Meta-analyses have demonstrated equivalent rerupture rates, significantly lower risk of superficial infection, and higher patient satisfaction rates with minimally invasive repairs compared with traditional open Achilles repair techniques.We have previously published a novel technique for limited open Achilles repair using modified ring forceps. The objective of the present study is to review the clinical outcomes of this technique, and to analyze functional results using validated outcomes measures.Methods:Between 2009 and 2016, the clinical records of 29 consecutive patients (average age 45 years [range, 21-76 years], 24 males [83%]) who underwent limited-open repair o...

【 授权许可】

CC BY