AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of percutaneous repair of an acute AT rupture in diabetic patients. METHOD: The study included 39 subjects who were operated at our institution. We performed pre-operative evaluations the day of surgery, and report the results of post-operative evaluation at the final follow-up. RESULTS: The Achilles tendon total rupture score had a post-operative average rating of 70.4 ± 13 (range 55-92). All patients were able to fully weight bear on the operated limb by the end of the eighth post-operative week. Eight patients suffered from a superficial infection of the surgical wound. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, percutaneous repair of the AT is a viable option for diabetic patients.
AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of percutaneous repair of an acute AT rupture in diabeticpatients. METHOD: The study included 39 subjects who were operated at our institution. We performed pre-operative evaluations the day of surgery, and report the results of post-operative evaluation at the final follow-up. RESULTS: The Achilles tendon total rupture score had a post-operative average rating of 70.4 ± 13 (range 55-92). All patients were able to fully weight bear on the operated limb by the end of the eighth post-operative week. Eight patients suffered from a superficial infection of the surgical wound. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, percutaneous repair of the AT is a viable option for diabeticpatients.
Authors: M R Carmont; C Heaver; A Pradhan; O Mei-Dan; K Gravare Silbernagel Journal: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Date: 2013-02-02 Impact factor: 4.342