Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair

Robert E. Fitzgibbons; John Hefferon; James A Hill

doi:10.1177/036354659302100516

Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair

Robert E. Fitzgibbons^*, John Hefferon, James A Hill

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

Fourteen patients underwent percutaneous Achilles tendon repairs between 1982 and 1989 for ruptures approximately 2 to 8 cm from the calcaneal insertion. They were evaluated subjectively (questionnaires) and objectively (physical examinations, Cybex II dynamom eter). The minimum follow-up time was 2 years with an average of 3.8 years. Subjectively, all of the patients were satisfied with their overall results. Objectively, no significant difference was demonstrated by Cybex II evaluation at 60 and 120 deg/sec. A significant differ ence was seen at 180 deg/sec, but this represented only a 13% loss of power. No infections, delayed wound healing, reruptures, or evidence of thrombophlebitis were noted. There was one sural nerve injury.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	724-727
Number of pages	4
Journal	The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume	21
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/036354659302100516
State	Published - Sep 1993

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Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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