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. 2010 Dec;16(4):189-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2009.10.014. Epub 2009 Dec 6.

Treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures with Achillon device: clinical outcomes and kinetic gait analysis

Ignacio Martínez Garrido  1 , Juan Cervera Deval, Marta Navarro Bosch, Daniel Herrero Mediavilla, Vicente Pellicer Garcia, María Sánchez González
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Treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures with Achillon device: clinical outcomes and kinetic gait analysis

Ignacio Martínez Garrido et al. Foot Ankle Surg. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

Background: We reviewed the outcomes of the Achillon minimally invasive suture system and an early semi-functional rehabilitation program for the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.

Methods: From December 2006 to April 2008, 18 consecutive patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures were retrospectively reviewed with an average follow-up of 22 months. Clinical data were assessed with the patient satisfaction and the AOFAS hindfoot score. Biomechanical gait parameters were obtained using the NedAMH/IBV dynamometric platform.

Results: At last follow-up the AOFAS score was 98 (range, 89-100) and correlated well with kinetic gait analysis. All patients regained normal range of motion and were able to resume their previous activities after six months, with a high rate of satisfaction. Three patients had scar adhesions. There were no cases of recurrent rupture or nerve injury.

Conclusions: The Achillon device allows semi-functional rehabilitation and provides satisfactory results with a low rate of complication.

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