Outcomes of a Novel Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Repair Technique: A Retrospective Case Series
The A-STARR percutaneous Achilles tendon repair using disposable standard instruments was safe and effective in this series, with no complications and good functional recovery. It may provide a practical and cost-efficient alternative for treating acute mid-substance ruptures, particularly where specialized equipment is unavailable.
Authors
- Meraj Akhtar
- Kar Hao Teoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1538-8760)
- Paul C. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7380-2181)
- Uday Mahajan
Institutions
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90546
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00