Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (20): 3753-3756.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.20.034

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Mini-invasive surgical anastomat for repair of acute achilles tendon ruptures

Chen Dong, Li Xiao-lin   

  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Sixth People’s Hosipital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai  200233, China
  • Received:2010-12-13 Revised:2011-01-23 Online:2011-05-14 Published:2011-05-14
  • Contact: Li Xiao-lin, Doctor, Chief physician, Department of Orthopaedics, Sixth People’s Hosipital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China lixiaolin@sjtu.edu.cn
  • About author:Chen Dong★, Master, Attending physician, Department of Orthopaedics, Sixth People’s Hosipital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China cd76cx77cc@sina. com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Open surgery for the treatment of acute achilles tendon ruptures results in great destroy to blood supply and paratenon, which easily lead to tendon adhesion and delay tendon healing.  
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of mini-invasive surgical repair of the achilles tendon ruptures with special anastomat. 
METHODS: From February 2008 to August 2009, 22 patients using mini-invasive treatment of acute achilles tendon ruptures with Achillon and performed early functional exercises were followed up. The ankle joint function was evaluated according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Society Chapter (AOFAS) standards, and the therapeutic efficacy was assessed. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All 22 cases were followed up for a period of 7 to 14 months (mean 11.4 months). All patients healed well without one case of achilles tendon rupture again, no area of sural nerve sensory loss. AOFAS standard score was 95 points (84 to 100, maximum 100) after 3 months, which was 98 points after 6 months. With Achillon the achilles tendon ruptures can be treated in mini-invasive manner and get good results.

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