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Use of Intra-operative Ultrasound During Percutaneous Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

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December 2022

Use of Intra-operative Ultrasound During Percutaneous Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Vol: 302| Issue: 4| Number:13| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Intra-operative ultrasound: does it improve the results of percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture?

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Oct;48(5):4061-4068.

Contributing Authors:
AM Samy

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Synopsis

Ninety-one patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures were randomized to undergo a percutaneous repair with intra-operative ultrasound assistance (n=47) or with ultrasound (n=44). The outcomes of interest included American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, calf circumference, time to radiographic healing, work, and sport, complications, and intra-operative outcomes. Clinical eval...

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