Minimally invasive surgery for Achilles tendon pathologies

Minimally invasive trauma and orthopedic surgery is increasingly common, though technically demanding. Its use for pathologies of the Achilles tendon (AT) hold the promise to allow faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, and improved functional outcomes when compared to traditional open proce...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maffulli, Nicola, Longo, Umile Giuseppe, Spiezia, Filippo, Denaro, Vincenzo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3781859/