Isokinetic functional outcomes of open versus percutaneous repair following Achilles tendon tears

Rupture of the Achilles tendon (AT) is frequent in young recreational athletes, with an incidence ranging from 6 to 18 per 100,000 per year [1,2]. The rupture does not occur in healthy tendons, and profound clinically asymptomatic tendinopathy changes are present [3].

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - March 17, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel Baumfeld, Tiago Baumfeld, Filippo Spiezia, Caio Nery, Roberto Zambelli, Nicola Maffulli Source Type: research