Functional outcome and complication rate after percutaneous suture of fresh Achilles tendon ruptures with the Dresden instrument

ConclusionsPercutaneous ATR suture with the Dresden instrument is a safe and reliable method. Low complication and re-rupture rates, good clinical results, and a high rate of return to play support this fact. The time point of the operation may influence the outcome.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 18, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research