New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI/PNN): Arthroscopic Achilles tendon repair was performed for the first time in India by team of doctors lead by Dr Paripati Sharat Kumar in Apollo Health City on a Badminton player. He sustained injury while playing badminton and was unable to continue the game. On examination 3 days after injury he had obvious tendon gap with a positive Thompson sign and MRI revealed completely torn Achilles tendon. Open repair has known complications including wound gaping, infection and scar dehiscence. Using a 2.7 mm arthroscope the tear was identified and using 6 stab incisions, Achilles tendon was repaired through minimally invasive technique. Injury to paratenon which is a delicate structure covering the tendon is minimum through this method and is crucial for the quick healing and recovery.
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