Intraoperative ultrasonography assistance for minimally invasive repair of the acute Achilles tendon rupture

Abstract Background Minimally invasive repair is a better option for Achilles tendon rupture with low re-rupture and wound-related complications than conservative treatment or traditional open repair. The major problem is sural nerve injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect and a...

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Main Authors: Yang Yongliang, Jia Honglei, Zhang Wupeng, Xu Shihong, Wang Fu, Wang Bomin, Li Qinghu, Wang Yonghui, Han Shumei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01776-6