Achilles tendon repair: Achillon system vs. Krackow suture: An anatomic in vitro biomechanical study

A novel repair method for the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with minimally invasive approach using button implant: A biomechanical study

“…_ 5 ) T D $ F I G ] However, Huffard et al described disadvantages of percutaneous repairs including the difficulty of achieving appropriate tension at the repair site without visualizing the rupture ends [49]. To address this issue, Doral et al proposed endoscopically assisted percutaneous repair and reported satisfactory results without rerupture [9].…”

A Biomechanical Comparison of Limited Open Versus Krackow Repair for Achilles Tendon Rupture

“…7,13 Assuming paired specimens and an a-value of 0.05, a minimal sample size of n ¼ 18 was calculated to satisfy a statistical power greater than 0.80.…”

“…10,13 Each tendon was transected proximally at its musculotendinous junction. The calcaneus was harvested using an oscillating saw.…”

Achilles Tendon Injuries and Repair: An Overview.

“…In addition, imaging research studies have reported that 100 percent of AT repaired by percutaneous strategy showed residual gap on MRI at 4 weeks postoperative (26) . New minimally invasive methods for AT repair may permit direct visualization of the two ends and have actually been reported satisfactory clinical results (24) .…”

“…Khan et al found that percutaneous surgical treatment was related to lower risk of complications than open surgery (23) . That strategy does not permit the surgeon to imagine the ruptured tendon ends and accomplish suitable tendon tensioning (24) . In addition, imaging research studies have reported that 100 percent of AT repaired by percutaneous strategy showed residual gap on MRI at 4 weeks postoperative (26) .…”