Minimally invasive Achilles insertional repair may reduce complications vs. open repair
Minimally invasive Achilles repair may effectively reduce complications in patients with Achilles insertional tendinopathy vs. open repair, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting.
“The minimally invasive procedure had less complications related to wound and infection, and the outcome studies showed similar results,” Dominic S. Carreira, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Peachtree Orthopedics and clinical instructor of orthopedics at Atlanta Medical Center, told Healio. “The endoscopic approach can be considered in Achilles insertion surgery.”
