Open and Percutaneous Approaches Have Similar Biomechanical Results for Primary Midsubstance Achilles Tendon Repair: A Meta-analysis.

Jonathan LawsonRae TaraporeSean SequeiraCasey ImbergamoMitchell TarkaGregory GuytonWalter HembreeHeath Gould

Published in: Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation (2024)

In clinical studies, similar rerupture rates have been observed after open or percutaneous Achilles tendon repair. It may be beneficial for surgeons to understand whether biomechanical differences exist between these repair techniques.

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