Repairing closed rupture of Achilles tendon with rectangle frame and no tension short incision
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2010.14.001
- VernacularTitle:矩形框架微创无张力修复闭合性跟腱断裂
- Author:
Xianglun CHEN
;
Shuyuan ZHENG
;
Zengrong WANG
;
Xingzhong HUANG
;
Shuqiang MA
;
Huawen QIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rupture of Achilles tendon;
Operation;
Frame;
Short incision
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2010;17(14):1873-1874
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To improve the operation method of rupture of Achilles tendon for decreasing complication. Methods Total 39cases with closed rupture of Achilles tendon were selected in this study. Short incision was made at achilles tendon wall, reveal and anneal the broken ends, using Kirschner wire and steel-wire to make rectangle frame ,intradermic fixation of fracture away from the broken ends, then sutured ends with rarities and smoothing,functional exercise after 6weeks ankle rest position fixation. Results According to the Arner Lindholm evaluation system,the treatment outcome were excellent in 34 cases ,and good in 5cases. No complication including re-rupture skin ,tendon necrosis and infection were found after operation. Conclusion Repaired closed rupture of Achilles tendon with short incision and rectangle frame, assisted with ankle rest position fixation after operation wasa worthy way for treating closed rupture of a chilles tendon.
