CC2021: Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates (November 2021)-CC2021: Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates (November 2021)

CC2021: Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Complication Rates With Best- and Worst-Case Analyses for Rerupture Rates (November 2021)

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A meta-analysis on the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures found that surgical repair reduces rerupture rates, while non-surgical treatment has lower complication rates. Minimally invasive surgery also has fewer complications compared to open repair. Rehabilitation timing did not significantly affect outcomes. Treatment decisions should be individualized, and more research is needed for evidence-based recommendations.

Keywords

meta-analysis

treatment

acute Achilles tendon ruptures

surgical repair

rerupture rates

non-surgical treatment

complication rates

minimally invasive surgery

open repair

rehabilitation timing