From: Comparison of mini-open repair system and percutaneous repair for acute Achilles tendon rupture
Variable | Mini-open repair group | percutaneous repair group | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Average operating time(min) | 27.7±4.3 | 23.1±5.2 | 0.000a |
Follow-up time(months) | 29.0±2.9 | 27.9±2.9 | 0.147a |
Calf circumference | 32.3±3.9 | 31.8±3.6 | 0.564a |
Re-rupture (n) | 0 | 0 | 1.000b |
Palpable knot (n) | 5 | 8 | 0.355b |
Scar tissue adhesions (n) | 0 | 2 | 0.493b |
Wound necrosis (n) | 0 | 0 | 1.000b |
Superficial infection (n) | 0 | 0 | 1.000b |
Deep infection (n) | 0 | 0 | 1.000b |
AOFAS score | 95.0±3.8 | 92.3±5.3 | 0.000a |
ATRS score | 93.8±3.8 | 90.9±4.5 | 0.000 a |
Sural nerve palsy (n) | 0 | 5 | 0.027c |
Ankle ROM(°) | 51.3±4.8 | 50.5±4.2 | 0.362a |