A Common, Debilitating Injury
Achilles tendon ruptures present as a common athletic injury, and can be debilitating. The surgical options to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon include percutaneous repair, open repair, or reconstruction with allograft. Surgical goals for repair of a ruptured Achilles include treatment of the lesion early with minimal tissue disruption, and to rehabilitate the ankle for a full return to sport at an equal or higher activity level than before the injury.

The Achilles Tendon Rupture Study
We contend that percutaneous repair is an effective procedure to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and will discuss our experience in patients who underwent percutaneous repair of their ruptured Achilles tendon.

Why This Study Is Important
Open repair is the traditional approach with direct visualization of the ruptured Achilles, and is often necessary when repairing chronic Achilles ruptures. However, when faced with acute rupture, percutaneous repair offers a minimally invasive approach for repair with the benefits of reduced risk of infection, reduced risk of painful scars, preserved sheath and clot, and a shorter surgery.