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Optimizing Achilles Tendon Repair: Effect of Epitendinous Suture Augmentation on the Strength of Achilles Tendon Repairs

Steven J. Lee, Scott Goldsmith, Stephen Nicholas, Malachy P. McHugh, Ian J. Kremenic, Simon Ben-Avi

Foot & Ankle International · 2008 · 58 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

Achilles tendon repairs augmented with a cross stitch weave will be able to withstand substantially higher forces than non-augmented repairs.

References

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Early Motion of the Ankle After Operative Treatment of a Rupture of the Achilles Tendon. A Prospective, Randomized Clinical and Radiographic Study*

Niels Henrik Maagaard Mortensen, Ole Skov, Poul Ejnar Jensen · Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 1999 · 340 citations

Acute rupture of tendo Achillis

Michael Möller, Tomas Movin, Hans Granhed et al. · Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 2001 · 296 citations

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Early Weightbearing and Ankle Mobilization after Open Repair of Acute Midsubstance Tears of the Achilles Tendon

Nicola Maffulli, Cheryl Tallon, Jason Wong et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2003 · 285 citations

Flexor tendon repair in zone II with a new suture technique and an early mobilization program combining passive and active flexion

Krister L. Silfverskiöld, Esther May · The Journal Of Hand Surgery · 1994 · 264 citations

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Achilles Tendon Elongation after Rupture Repair

Jarmo Kangas, Ari Pajala, Pasi Ohtonen et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2006 · 253 citations