Limited Open Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Mathieu Assal, Maximilien Jung, Richard Stern, Pascal Rippstein, Marino Delmi, Pierre Hoffmeyer

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 2002 · 282 citations · 49 references

Abstract

This new procedure allows the surgeon to precisely visualize and control the tendon ends while avoiding excessive dissection and disturbance of local vascularity and minimizing nerve and wound-healing problems. Such a technique, along with an early functional rehabilitation program, allowed us to achieve a high rate of successful results with minimal morbidity.

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