Clinical Problems of Percutaneous Repair in Achilles Tendon Rupture

Abstract

Eight patients with spontaneous Achilles tendon ruptures were treated by percutaneous repair in my clinic. One rerupture occurred. This case was a 19 year old Kendo player. Open repair is recommended for young athletes who cannot afford any chance of rerupture. However I recommend percutaneous repair in recreational athletes and others who cannot afford any complication of open repair.