Acute Rupture Open Repair Techniques.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Achilles tendon injuries can be serious injuries requiring either operative or nonoperative management. For appropriate surgical candidates, operative intervention may provide lower rerupture rates and adequate end-to-end tendon healing. Our preference is an open Achilles tendon repair, specifically a limited open technique using the PARS device (Arthrex, Naples, FL). Postoperatively, we use functional rehabilitation and early range of motion. Although the current literature remains controversial regarding operative versus nonoperative management, the authors have obtained satisfactory results in appropriately chosen surgical candidates.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Santrock, RD; Friedmann, AJ; Hanselman, AE
Published Date
- April 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 34 / 2
Start / End Page
- 245 - 250
PubMed ID
- 28257677
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-2302
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.cpm.2016.10.010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States