All-inside endoscopic and minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture yield favourable outcomes in acute midsubstance Achilles tendon ruptures: a comparative study

Both the all-inside endoscopic and the minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture configurations provide reliable repair for AMATR and support a successful return to occupational and athletic activity. While the all-inside endoscopic procedure was associated with a longer operative time, it offered advantages in terms of reduced early postoperative pain, smaller incisions, and earlier return to work, without compromising functional recovery at the 2-year follow-up.

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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2026-03-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06769-5
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Tendon Structure and Treatment
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All-inside endoscopic and minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture yield favourable outcomes in acute midsubstance Achilles tendon ruptures: a comparative study

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Tendon Structure and Treatment
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All-inside endoscopic and minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture yield favourable outcomes in acute midsubstance Achilles tendon ruptures: a comparative study

Shi-Ming Feng, Shun-Hong Gao, Nicola Maffulli, Filippo Migliorini, Yue Xue, Chong Xue
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Both the all-inside endoscopic and the minimally invasive modified Bunnell suture configurations provide reliable repair for AMATR and support a successful return to occupational and athletic activity. While the all-inside endoscopic procedure was associated with a longer operative time, it offered advantages in terms of reduced early postoperative pain, smaller incisions, and earlier return to work, without compromising functional recovery at the 2-year follow-up.

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchVol. 21(1)
Xuzhou Medical College (CN), Mile End Hospital (GB), Second Hospital of Tangshan (CN), Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea (IT), Xuzhou Central Hospital (CN), University Hospital in Halle (DE), Link Campus University (IT), Keele University (GB), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (DE)
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