Systematic review and meta-analysis compare clinical outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment for Achilles tendon rupture, indicating implications for re-rupture rates and complications.
Open operative treatment significantly reduces the rate of re-rupture compared to nonoperative treatment but is accompanied by a higher risk of complications. MI treatment offers both of these advantages, along with superiority in return to work.
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