Comparison of open repair and modified percutaneous repair techniques for the treatment of acute achilles tendon ruptures

Background: This study compared acute Achilles tendon repairs' functional and clinical outcomes with two different surgical techniques; modified percutaneous open repair.
 Material Method: retrospective analyzed 57 patients an rupture (AATR) who underwent repair. 46 met the eligibility criteria were enrolled divided into groups based on technique. 23 from Group 1 treated using repair under local anesthesia, 2 regional anesthesia. Postoperatively, evaluated American Orthopedic Foot Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot Questionnaire score at final follow-up. The other included return to work, sports activities, capacity complete single heel rise, leg circumference, estimated limb symmetry indices, resting angle (ATRA), complications, timing of index surgery.
 Results: At time surgery, mean age was 35.9 7.5 years (range, 25–47 years). average follow-up 34.8±6.5 months (24–52 months). age, gender, body mass (BMI), level, duration injury similar in both groups. a minimum 2-year follow-up, good pain relief achieved for all patients. AOFAS scores 93.4±4.1 (88-100) 92.2±5.2 (82-100) 2. There no statistically significant difference between concerning calf single-leg activities. However, procedure had shorter than technique (p