Surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture with and without human amniotic membrane augmentation: a retrospective comparative study
The hAM augmentation reduced operative time without affecting complication rates or functional outcomes. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm its clinical benefits.Level of evidence: IV.
Authors
- Ju Chun Chien
- Michael C. Kuo
- Yi Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9820-4076)
- Yi Jiun Chou
Institutions
- National Sun Yat-sen University (TW)
- Tajen University (TW)
- Min-Hwei College of Health Care Management (TW)
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1654648
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00