Evidence map›Paper›PMID 29387651›Full record

ArticleMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal

Mini open

Daniele Munegato, Giulia Gridavilla, Stefano Guerrasio, Marco Turati, Carlo Cazzaniga, Nicolò Zanchi, Giovanni Zatti, Marco Bigoni

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Article in Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Daniele MunegatoOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Giulia GridavillaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Manzoni General Hospital, Lecco, Italy.
Stefano GuerrasioOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Marco TuratiOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Carlo CazzanigaOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Nicolò ZanchiOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Giovanni ZattiOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Marco BigoniOrthopedic Department, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Université Grenoble Alpes · FR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of the study was to compare the mini-open to the classic open repair techniques for Achilles tendon ruptures.

methodsWe retrospectively evaluated at a minimum of 2 years follow-up 32 subcutaneous Achilles tendon ruptures; 17 underwent mini-open surgery (Group A) and 15 the open technique (Group B).

resultsNo difference in Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score and in modified Leppillahti score was observed. With respect to the contralateral side the width of the operated Achilles tendon was 4.07 mm thicker in Group A and 7.67 mm in Group B (

conclusionMini-open technique minimizes the risk of complications, leads to an improved tendon healing process and functional recovery with higher patient satisfaction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

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Achilles tendonAchilles tendon repairachilles tendon rupturemini open techniquetenorrhaphy

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PMID29387651
PMCPMC5774931
OpenAlexW2787891478

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