Publications by authors named "Turgay Ozgur"
J Foot Ankle Surg
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study compares the semi-invasive "internal splinting" (SIIS) method for Achilles tendon repair against the traditional open repair using Krakow sutures, assessing clinical outcomes, MRI measurements, and complication rates.
- Patients treated with SIIS returned to normal activities faster (7.2 weeks) than those who had open surgery (14.3 weeks), and both groups had high AOFAS ankle scores, with SIIS scoring slightly higher (96.2 vs. 93.5).
- Overall, SIIS showed improved functional results based on isokinetic measurements and MRI findings, indicating it may be a more effective option for Achilles tendon ruptures compared to open surgery.
