Article

Minimally invasive surgical techniques for pathologies of the Achilles tendon
(AT) hold the promise to decrease perioperative morbidity, allow faster recovery
times, shorten hospital stays, and improve functional outcomes when compared with
open procedures, which can lead to difficulty with wound healing because of the
tenuous blood supply and increased chance of wound breakdown and infection. This
article presents recent advances in the field of minimally invasive AT surgery
for tendinopathy, acute ruptures, and chronic tears. All of the techniques
described in this article are inexpensive and do not require highly specialized
equipment and training. Future randomized controlled trials are required to
address the issue of the comparison between open versus minimally invasive AT
surgery.

Langue : ANGLAIS