Management Of Acute Traumatic Insertional Achillies Tendon Injury With Suture Anchor Technique: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kathit Raj Ghimire Department of Orthopedics, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Yadu Nath Baral Department of Orthopedics, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepa
  • Subash Gurung Department of Orthopedics, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Kishor Kumar Bista Department of Orthopedics, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Sunil Pun Department of Orthopedics, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70250/mjpahs172

Keywords:

Achilles Tendon, Debridement, Suture Anchor Technique

Abstract

Background: Acute traumatic insertional Achilles tendon injuries are rare and various techniques have been advocated for the treatment. Suture anchor technique has been a promising technique to manage this condition. Case Presentation: We present a case of 34-year-old male with diagnosis of traumatic cut injury of left Achilles tendon at its insertion site and was managed with initial debridement and repair using suture anchor technique. Patient was rehabilitated as per standard protocol without any complications.

Conclusion: Treatment of insertional Achilles tendon injury is still challenging. Use of suture anchor technique is an effective and promising treatment technique and it facilitates the earlier rehabilitation.

 

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Published

2025-03-20

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Case Reports

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