Achilles Tendon Repair Technique. We propose a modification of the traditional krackow technique where the knots of the suture are tied away from the rupture site aka the giftbox technique. Our e learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified cme of the achilles tendon repair open technique surgical procedure.
Results to date in 20 patients have shown good to excellent results with regard to plantar flexion strength rerupture and return to previous level of activity. Achilles tendon repair operative technique prepared in consultation with. The surgical method of achilles tendon repair like open repair with or without augmentation has a higher complication rate like delayed tendon healing since paratenon integrity is destroyed in open repair technique which delays or hampers the tendon healing.
Our e learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified cme of the achilles tendon repair open technique surgical procedure.
We propose a modification of the traditional krackow technique where the knots of the suture are tied away from the rupture site aka the giftbox technique. Traditional open surgical repair leads to excellent functional outcomes and when performed with proper technique and layered closure the risk of infection is minimal. Niek van dijk md phd professor and chief of service department of orthopedic surgery and traumatology academic medical centre university of amsterdam amsterdam the netherlands the following technique guide was prepared under the guidance of prof. Previous studies documented failure at the rupture site by knot failure.