title: Percutaneous and minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair - review of surgical techniques.
abstract: This article presents advantages and disadvantages associated with percutaneous, noninvasive repair of Achilles tendon rupture. We presented most widely known procedures, such as Ma/Griffith, Web/Banister, McCleland/Maffulli, Carmont and Assal Achillon suture system, as well as several other less known surgical techniques. We performed a review of literature with regard to possible complications, including sural nerve damage, possibilities of broadening those techniques to include arthroscopic as well as ultrasound imaging, and proposed a scheme of patient management after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Bielsko-Biała Provincial Hospital, Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
authors.forename: Marek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Śliwa
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*