ArticleJournal of orthopaedics2016
Percutaneous repair of the Achilles tendon rupture in athletic population.
Article in Journal of orthopaedics, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Outcomes of the Mini-Open Technique for Achilles Tendon Repair: An Updated Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Minimally invasive internal splinting technique for acute closed Achilles tendon rupture.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Clinical Outcomes and Complications With Open vs Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Effects of Cyanoacrylate in Rabbits with Induced Achilles Tendon Rupture.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2021Article
- A new less invasive surgical technique in the management of acute Achilles tendon rupture through limited-open procedure combined with a single-anchor and "circuit" suture technique.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2018Article
- Activity level recovery after acute Achilles tendon rupture surgically repaired: a series of 29 patients with a mean follow-up of 46 months.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journalArticle
- Hybrid Percutaneous Management of Acute Midsubstance Achilles Tendon Ruptures.Video journal of sports medicineArticle
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimsThis review was designed in order to study the percutaneous repair of Achilles tendon rupture in athletic population. We present a comprehensive description of clinical, functional outcomes, complications, with emphasis on patients' level, and time of return to sports.
methodsWe proceeded to a systematic search of Medline (PubMED), Cochrane, and Scopus databases using keywords "Achilles Tendon", "Percutaneous Repair", "Percutaneous suturing", "Subcutaneous repair", "Subcutaneous suturing", "Athletes", and "Athletic" to identify articles or abstracts written in English.
resultsThirteen studies, including 670 patients, could be identified. A variety of percutaneous repair techniques were performed. Re-rupture rate was very low. The most frequent complication was sural nerve damage. Average functional outcomes were satisfying. Up to 91.4% continued practicing sports after surgery. Furthermore, 78-84% returned to the same or higher sports level. Average time of return was 18 weeks in 9 studies.
conclusionPercutaneous repair of Achilles tendon rupture is an excellent perspective for athletic population. Low re-rupture rate and impressing level of return to sports allow athletes to continue their recreational activities or careers.
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