Percutaneous versus open repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture .
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Outcome of Percutaneous Fixation of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Jun;39(6):689-69382 patients with a complete Achilles tendon rupture were randomized to either percutaneous repair or open repair. Follow-up was performed over 12 months after surgery for functional scores, range of motion, complications, and rerupture rate. Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups for any of the assessed outcome measures. No patient in either group experienced a tendon rerupture.
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