Management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy through a Cincinnati incision
2007
Cincinnati Incision for Achilles Tendinopathy Surgery
Sample size: 40
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Carmont Michael R, Maffulli Nicola
Primary Institution: University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Keele University School of Medicine
Conclusion
The Cincinnati incision allows adequate exposure, has minimal risk of symptomatic iatrogenic nerve injury, and has minimal problems related to the scar.
Supporting Evidence
- The Cincinnati incision has been used on over 40 patients since 2002.
- This method minimizes the risk of nerve injury compared to traditional techniques.
- Patients returned to pre-injury activities within an average of 9 months.
Takeaway
This study shows a new way to do surgery on the Achilles tendon that is safer and leaves a nicer scar.
Methodology
The study describes a surgical method using a transverse skin incision for exposure and debridement of the Achilles tendon insertion.
Limitations
The study does not provide long-term follow-up data on patient outcomes.
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