The option of transosseous distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however does not prevent re-rupture

Author:

Carmont Michael R.1,Nilsson-Helander Katarina2,Carling Malin2

Affiliation:

1. Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust

2. Mölndal Hospital University of Gothenburg

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) close to the insertion, in high-level athletes, and in patients at high risk of re-rupture, may be better suited to operative repair. Minimally Invasive Repair (MIR) of the Achilles tendon has excellent outcome and low complication rates. Traditionally MIR has showed lower repair strength, failing due to suture pull-out from the distal tendon stump. The aim of this study was to describe the outcome of ATR patients who received transosseous distal suture placement using a standard technique as a reference. Methods: Following ATR, patients were evaluated for pre-injury activity level, body weight, location of the tear and size of the distal Achilles tendon stump. Patients considered to be at high-risk of re-rupture: Tegner level ≥8, body weight ≥105Kg and distal ATR, received transosseous (TO) distal suture placement (n=20) rather than the usual transtendinous (TT) technique (n=55). Patient reported outcome measures and functional evaluation was performed at 12 months following repair. Results: At 12 months follow up both methods resulted in good median (IQR) Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score TO 83.8 (74-88.3) vs. TT 90 (79-94), low increased relative Achilles Tendon Resting Angle TO -3.5˚ (3.6) vs. TT -3.5˚ (3.3) and mean (SD) Single leg Heel-Rise Height Index TO 88.2% (9.9) vs. TT 85.6% (9.9) (n.s.). There were 4 re-ruptures in the high-risk group and 2 in the group receiving TT distal suture placement. All but one of these were traumatic in nature. The mode of failure following TO distal suture placement was proximal suture pull out. Conclusions: The option of TO distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however this technique did not prevent re-rupture. There may be factors that have greater influence on outcome other than suture placement following ATR.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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