Rerupture outcome of conservative versus open repair versus minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the rerupture rate after conservative treatment, open repair, and minimally invasive surgery management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.

Design

Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Data sources

We searched Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception to August 2022.

Methods

Randomised controlled trials involving different treatments for Achilles tendon rupture were included. The primary outcome was rerupture. Bayesian network meta-analysis with random effects was used to assess pooled relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals. We evaluated the heterogeneity and publication bias.

Results

Thirteen trials with 1465 patients were included. In direct comparison, there was no diff

SUBMITTER: Deng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10153690 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature