title: An Alternative Bundle-to-Bundle Suturing Technique for Repairing Fresh Achilles Tendon Rupture.
abstract: The main concern about conventional Achilles tendon repair surgical techniques is how to maintain the initial strength of the ruptured Achilles tendon through complicated suturing methods. The primary surgical problem lies in the properties of the soft tissue; the deterioration of the Achilles tendon, especially in its elasticity; and the surface lubricity of the local tissues. In the present study, we describe an innovative bundle-to-bundle suturing method that addresses these potential problems.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedist, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Orthopedist, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Pu'Ai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
authors.forename: Jingjing
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. Electronic address: nanfangy@126.com.
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Pu'Ai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
authors.forename: Ming
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.affiliation: Orthopedist, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Pu'Ai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
authors.forename: Ruokun
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Orthopedist, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Pu'Ai Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
authors.forename: Kai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Xiao
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
keywords: Achilles tendon; fascicle; surgical treatment; suture