Percutaneous achilles tendon repair using ring forceps.
In this article, we describe a method of percutaneous repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. We suggest an inexpensive and practical technique, using standard ring forceps, that produces results comparable with those obtained with Dr. Richard Stern's Achillon apparatus.
Kupcha
Paul C
PC
Delaware Orthopaedic Centre, Wilmington, DE, USA.
Mackenzie
W G Stuart
WG
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012421:Rupture; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome