Supine Achilles Tendon Repair

Limited Open Achilles Tendon Repair in Supine Position With Modified Ring Forceps: A Technique Tip

“…Although supine Achilles tendon rupture repair has been described, these studies have described larger open incisions. 9,10 Reported complication rates are comparable or better than prone open techniques, with no infections, sural nerve injuries or re-ruptures in one series of 45 patients. 11 Both surgical and total operating room times have been reported to be lower with open supine techniques when compared with either open or percutaneous prone techniques.…”