title: An uncomplicated method for minimally invasive achilles tendon repair.
abstract: The Achilles tendon is the largest palpable tendon in the human body, and rupture of this tendon is not an uncommon injury encountered by foot and ankle surgeons. A number of different minimally invasive methods have been described for repair of the ruptured Achilles tendon. In this article, we describe a relatively simple, minimally invasive technique of Achilles tendon repair that does not require special instrumentation, the key requirement being that of a sponge forceps.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong SAR, China. drwilliamngai@gmail.com
authors.forename: William Y H
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Ngai
authors.forename: Samson C F
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012421:Rupture; D013525:Surgical Instruments