Growing evidence in the literature suggests better clinical and functional outcomes and lower re-rupture rates with repair compared to non-operative treatment of ruptured Achilles tendon. There are however, concerns of wound infection, nerve injury and scar tenderness with the standard open and percutaneous techniques of repair. We aim to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes and complications in patients treated with minimally invasive Achillon device. Prospectively collected clinical data was reviewed of all consecutive patients who underwent repair of the ruptured Achilles tendon using the Achillon device. Patients were contacted using a postal questionnaire for assessment of their functional status using the validated Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) and compared with their uninjured side. The outcomes were compared to the published results.Introduction
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