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Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
Mar 5, 2024
Exploring the evolution of surgical techniques for Achilles tendon ruptures over two decades, analyzing outcomes and return to sport post-surgery, discussing complications and study limitations, and exploring recovery strategies for Achilles tendon rupture surgeries.
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- Percutaneous repair for Achilles tendon ruptures has lower wound healing complications compared to open surgery.
- Returning to sport after Achilles tendon repair takes about 8.3 months, with 65% achieving prior functional levels.
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Comparison Between Open and Percutaneous Repair Techniques for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
The podcast episode explores a study on the comparison between open and percutaneous repair techniques for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The study, conducted over two decades from 2001 to 2018, focused on patients with mid-substance ruptures repaired within two weeks of the injury. The research revealed similar return to sport timelines of 8.3 months for both procedures. Additionally, the percutaneous technique showed lower rates of wound healing complications compared to the traditional open surgery.
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