Evaluation of Clinical and Functional Outcome of percutaneous tendoachilis repair by Ethibond versus Mersiline tap.

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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine for Boys, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

10.21608/aimj.2025.392337.2567

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Background: Achilles tendon ruptures are frequent injuries that require surgical repair to achieve optimal recovery. Percutaneous repair is becoming increasingly favored as a noninvasive and straightforward procedure.
Aim and objectives: To compare and evaluate the function, the efficiency, safety, and clinical outcomes of percutaneous repair of acute Achilles via Ethibond and Mersilene tape.
Patients and methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 20 patients diagnosed with acute Achilles tendon rupture, who were repaired either with Ethibond suture repair or Mersilene tape fixation in each of the two groups.
Results: The study participants were monitored for a minimum of one year. Both (ATRS) M group 90.8 ± 5.22, E group 91.8 ± 8.22 (AOFAS) M 93.9 ± 2.37, E 94.9 ± 8.37 scores were employed for the final assessment. Adverse events in each group were documented. One case had a wound infection in the Merseilene tape group, while a sural nerve neuropraxia case was noted in the Ethibond repair group. No significant differences in outcomes have occurred between the two Achilles tendon repair techniques. However, the Ethibond cohort demonstrated a lower incidence of postoperative complications and accelerated return-to-work rates.
Conclusion: Percutaneous repair of Achilles tendon rupture by Ethibond suture revealed superior effectiveness with outcomes equivalent to or surpassing those achieved with Merseilen tape.
 

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