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Intraoperative Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Repair of a Ruptured Achilles Tendon: A Comparative Study with Open Repair

초음파 유도하 경피적 아킬레스건 봉합술: 개방적 봉합술과의 비교 연구

  • Kang, Dong Hun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Chan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hwang, Deuk Soo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Song, Jae Hwang (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Bo Sung (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine)
  • 강동훈 (충남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 강찬 (충남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 황득수 (충남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 송재황 (충남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 최보성 (충남대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2017.10.09
  • Accepted : 2017.12.06
  • Published : 2018.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: To compare the clinical outcomes of ultrasound-guided percutaneous repair (USPR) and open repair in a ruptured Achilles tendon. Materials and Methods: The outcomes of 12 patients with USPR (group A) and 18 patients with open repair (group B) from January 2015 to February 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. The postoperative clinical evaluations were performed using the Arner-Lindholm scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS), and visual analogue scale for the overall satisfaction and cosmetic satisfaction with the scar, and the starting time of single heel raises. The complications were also evaluated. Results: The Arner-Lindholm scale, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score, ATRS, starting time of single heel raises were similar in both groups (all p>0.05). Group A showed a significantly higher overall patient's satisfaction and cosmetic satisfaction in than group B (all p<0.05). Two cases of Achilles tendon elongation were encountered in group A, and 1 case of re-rupture with deep infection and 1 case of superficial infection were experienced in group B. Conclusion: USPR showed good clinical outcomes and high satisfaction as well as a low rate of complications, such as sural nerve injury. Therefore, USPR can be considered as an effective surgical treatment option for Achilles tendon ruptures.

목적: 본 연구에서는 아킬레스건 파열 시 초음파 유도하 경피적 아킬레스건 봉합술과 개방적 봉합술의 임상적 결과에 대하여 비교, 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2015년 1월부터 2017년 2월까지 아킬레스건 파열로 초음파 유도하 경피적 봉합술을 시행 받은 12예(A군)와 개방적 봉합술을 시행 받은 18예(B군)를 대상으로 하였다. Arner-Lindholm scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS), 수술 후 만족도(전반적/미용적)에 대한 visual analogue scale(VAS), 한쪽 발꿈치 들기 가능 시기로 임상적 평가를 하였고, 그 외 합병증에 대해 평가하였다. 결과: 각 군별 평균 Arner-Lindholm scale, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score (A군: 92.3점/B군: 91.6점), ATRS (A군: 88.9점/B군: 87.6점), 한쪽 발꿈치 들기 가능 시기(A군: 3.75개월/B군: 3.65개월)는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었으나(p=0.884, p=0.755, p=0.983, p=0.645) 수술 후 결과에 대한 전반적, 미용적 만족도는 B군(8.2/6.7)에 비해 A군(9.1/9.9)에서 유의하게 높았다(p=0.035, p=0.001). A군에서 2예의 봉합부위 신연(elongation)을 보였고, B군에서 1예의 심부 감염으로 인한 재파열과 1예의 천부 감염을 보였다. 결론: 초음파 유도하 경피적 봉합술은 개방적 봉합술과 비교할 때 비슷한 임상적 결과를 제공할 뿐 아니라 더 높은 주관적, 미용적 만족도와 함께 비복 신경 손상 등의 합병증을 최소화할 수 있는 결과를 보여 아킬레스건 파열의 치료에 있어 유용하게 고려될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

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