Table 1 Technique used for suturing Achilles tendon in the different experimental groups
Technique applied | Group |
|---|---|
Control group—intact tendon | 1 |
4/0 PDS 3-LP suture only | 2 |
4/0 PDS 3-LP suture and mesh sutured over the repair using simple interrupted sutures | 3 |
4/0 PDS 3-LP suture suturing tendon and mesh cut and laid on the tendon ends while being held reduced | 4 |