Evaluation of Anatomic Relationship between Sural Nerve and Instrumentation during Mini-open Achilles Tendon Repair: A Cadaveric Study

Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: The Achilles tendon is one of the most commonly ruptured tendons in the adult population, and there is still no consensus on optimal treatment. While surgical repair may result in a lower re-rupture rate and quicker functional return, it also comes with risk of...

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Main Authors: Kurt M. Krautmann MD, Gary W. Stewart MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00259