Abstract

Objective:

The aim of this study was to compare the functional outcomes of patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair either with biological technique or standard open technique.

Methods:

A retrospective evaluation was made of 71 patients who were surgically treated for Achilles tendon rupture. The patients were separated into 2 groups according to the surgical technique and type of rehabilitation. Group 1 comprised 20 patients who underwent biological repair and early rehabilitation. Group 2 comprised 23 patients who were treated with a standard open surgical technique and late rehabilitation–early immobilization. The primary functional outcome measurements were the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and isokinetic strength measurements assessed by a Cybex NORM device.

Results:

The mean time to return to daily activities was determined to be statistically significantly shorter in group 1 than in group 2 (P=.014). No significant difference was found between the groups in respect of the AOFAS scores of the operated side (P=.824). A significant decrease was determined on the operated side compared to the normal side in the isokinetic strength measurements of group 2 (P < .05).

Conclusion:

According to the results acquired from this study biologic repair resulted in a significantly shorter time to return the daily activities with similar clinical outcomes compared to the classic repair.

Cite this article as: Özkul B, Gönen Aydın C, Büyükkuşçu MÖ, Öztaş D, Yıldız Kİ, Dırvar F. Comparison of the functional outcomes of biological repair and standard open repair for the treatment of achilles tendon rupture. Arch Basic Clin Res. 2025;7(1):24-30.