Small incision and Absorbable suture for closed Achilles tendon rupture / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To investigate new methods of the management of closed rupture of Achilles tendon surgery to reduce postoperative skin necrosis.[Method]Small incisions and Absorbable sutures were used to manage 39 cases of closed Achilles tendon rupture,with proximal stump a Bunnell-type suture and remote stump percutaneous repair.[Result]In the 39 cases,three developed slight skin necrosis,of which two healed by changing dressings,the other one healed by debriding and sutureing.Follow-up of 10 months to 36 months was available for 35 cases.According to Arner-Lindholm efficacy evaluation standard,29 cases (82.9%) had excellent result,4(11.4%) had good result,with the good to excellent result of 94.3%.[Conclusion]Small incisions and Absorbable sutures used to manage the closed Achilles tendon rupture,with proximal stump a Bunnell-type suture and remote stump percutaneous repair is an effective and reliable methord for closed Achilles tendon repture,with small invasion,less impact on the skin blood supply,less skin necrosis,less re-rupture reinfection,and faster recovery.