Latest Breaking News On - Endons and blood vessels it is safer easier on patients with lower overall cost tendoachilles tears are common sports injuries around ankle joint can lead to significant disability the strongest largest tendon in body re ruptures relatively conservatively managed cases wound complications high open repairs arthroscopic assisted minimally invasive repair now preferred procedure dr paripat sharat kumar consultant orthopedic surgeon apollo health city - Page 1 : comparemela.com
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI/PNN): Arthroscopic Achilles tendon repair was performed for the first time in India by team of doctors lead by Dr Paripati Sharat Kumar in Apollo Health City on a Badminton player. He sustained injury while playing badminton and was unable to continue the game. On examination 3 days after injury he had obvious tendon gap with a positive Thompson sign and MRI revealed completely torn Achilles tendon. Open repair has known complications including wound gaping, infection and scar dehiscence. Using a 2.7 mm arthroscope the tear was identified and using 6 stab incisions, Achilles tendon was repaired through minimally invasive technique. Injury to paratenon which is a delicate structure covering the tendon is minimum through this method and is crucial for the quick healing and recovery. Surgeons across all fields are embracing minimally invasive [MI] surgical techniques in view of several benefits. Medical and technological advancements have made it possibl