Fig. 2
From: Comparison of mini-open repair system and percutaneous repair for acute Achilles tendon rupture
Operative approaches with Mini-open repair system. a The position relationship between sural nerve and Achilles tendon. B Establishment of the proximal surgical channel. c The epitenon is cut and proximal pilot hole is formed. d: Suturing of the ruptured Achilles tendon (AT) proximally. e The proximal suture was pulled out. f The proximal Achilles tendon was sutured and sural nerve was avoided successfully. g Suturing of the ruptured Achilles tendon distally. h Anastomosis of the ruptured Achilles tendon (AT) distally and proximally