Author/Editor		Kosanovič, M; Čretnik, A; Batista, M
Title		Subcutaneous suturing of the ruptured Achilles tendon under local anaesthesia
Type		članek
Source		Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
Vol. and No.		Letnik 113, št. 4
Publication year		1994
Volume		str. 177-9
Language		eng
Abstract		Debate concerning the appropriate treatment of ruptures of the Achilles tendon still continues. Conservative treatment can be associated with a high incidence of re-rupture and with relative weakness and lengthening of the triceps surae but with low costs. Surgical treatment contributes to a much lower incidence of re-rupture but can be associated with significant complications as well as with time loss and high costs of hospitalization. Subcutaneous reconstruction combines the advantages of surgical and non-surgical management. Operating with local anaesthesia reduces hospitalization time and operative costs; there are also almost no contraindications for the operation. The functional results in 36 patients operated on in this way are encouraging.
Descriptors		ACHILLES TENDON SUTURE TECHNIQUES ADULT ANESTHESIA, LOCAL MIDDLE AGE RUPTURE