Open AccessSuture-Only Repair Versus Suture Anchor–Augmented Repair for Achilles Tendon Ruptures With a Short Distal Stump
Author(s) -
Michael A. Boin,
Matthew A. Dorweiler,
Christopher J. McMellen,
Gregory C. Gould,
Richard T. Laughlin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.329
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2325-9671
DOI - 10.1177/2325967116678722
Subject(s) - medicine , fibrous joint , cadaver , surgery , achilles tendon , calcaneus , achilles tendon rupture , tendon , displacement (psychology) , anatomy , psychotherapist , psychology
Our results support the use of suture anchor-augmented repairs for a biomechanically stronger construct in Achilles tendon ruptures with a short distal stump. Biomechanically stronger repairs may lead to less tendon repair gapping and failure, increasing the ability to start early active rehabilitation protocols and thus improving patient outcomes.
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