Treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon ruptures with Mitek Anchor system:12 cases review in an institute within 2 years / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

A total of 12 cases with Achilles tendon rupture were repaired by modified Kessler's methods.The sutured tendons were then strengthened with Mitek anchor system with 2 anchors inserted into the calcaneus lateral and medial to insertion of Achilles tendon and the sutures passed through the repaired tendon using Bunnel methods.The healing of skin incision,time to weight bearing,range of motion of the ankles,calcaneal pain and re-ruptures were recorded.The results were evaluated according to Amer-Lindholm criteria.All the patients were followed up with mean 17 months (range from 14 to 25 months).There were no calcaneeal pain or re-rupture cases,neither deep nor superficial wound infection or skin necrosis cases.According to Arner-Lindholm criteria for curative result,the result was excellent in 4 cases and good in 8 cases.The Mitek anchor system can be used successfully to treat Achilles tendon rupture and decrease postoperative complications.Thus,the technique is an ideal option for Achilles tendon rupture repair.