Publications by authors named "Mark Portet"
Foot Ankle Surg
June 2014
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the risk of sural nerve injury during percutaneous Achilles tendon repairs using the Achillon device, which is becoming more common.
- The research involved testing the device on 15 cadaveric specimens to analyze the position of the sural nerve relative to the Achilles tendon and the rate of nerve puncture.
- Results showed that the sural nerve is located variably near the Achilles tendon and was punctured in 27% of cases, emphasizing the anatomical variability and associated risks when using the device.
