Limited Open Repair Technique of Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Operative Technique and Early Results.
- Author:
Keun Bae LEE
1
;
Yu Bok PARK
;
Byung Soo KIM
;
Jin CHOI
;
Sung Taek JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. kbleeos@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon rupture;
Limited open repair
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon*;
Ankle;
Athletic Injuries;
Follow-Up Studies;
Foot;
Hospitalization;
Humans;
Jogging;
Postoperative Complications;
Rupture*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2006;10(1):37-41
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To investigate the early results of limited open repair technique of Achilles tendon ruptures, and to describe the surgical technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2004 to February 2005, a total of 10 patients with Achilles tendon rupture underwent limited open repair. The average age of the patients was 39.3 years, and the average follow-up period was 9 months. The causes of injury were sports injuries in 8 cases, and slip down in 2. The mean interval between the injury and the operation was 9 days. The clinical results were assessed by patient's satisfaction, incision length, hospitalization, the ankle-hindfoot scale of American Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and complications. RESULTS: Of 10 patients, 8 were very satisfied, and the remaining 2 were satisfied. The mean incision length was 2.0 cm, and the mean hospitalization was 2 days. The mean AOFAS score was 97 points, and there was no complications such as infection, rerupture, or nerve injury. All patients returned to work at approximately 2 months, and resumed light exercise such as jogging at approximately 3 months. CONCLUSION: Limited open repair technique of Achilles tendon ruptures is provided for better cosmetic results, high patient's satisfaction, and functionally successful results without postoperative complications.
