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Reduced complication rate & similar function with minimally invasive vs. open Achilles tendon repair
December 2018
Reduced complication rate & similar function with minimally invasive vs. open Achilles tendon repair
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Minimally Invasive Versus Open Repair for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Meta-Analysis Showing Reduced Complications, with Similar Outcomes, After Minimally Invasive Surgery
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Nov 21;100(22):1969-1981. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.17.01364Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
8 randomized controlled trials were selected for this meta-analysis, which sought to compare postoperative outcome between minimally invasive percutaneous repair (MIS) and open repair in treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures. Pooled analyses which demonstrated a significant difference between methods included American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, incidence of superficial infe...
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