Rainer H. Meffert

Biomechanical comparison of innovative suture techniques for repair of Achilles tendon rupture in a porcine flexor tendon model

In recent years, evidence-based progressive rehabilitation protocols following the surgical treatment of Achilles tendon rupture have been shown to be safe and appear superior to more restrictive treatment regimens. These protocols mainly rely on early mobilization and weight bearing. To enable this during postoperativ...