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Given the rise in the incidence of acute Achilles tendon ruptures, it is important to determine whether percutaneous versus open Achilles tendon repair facilitates superior outcomes. <jats:italic><jats:bold>Clinical Question<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> In physically active adults with an acute Achilles tendon rupture, does performing percutaneous Achilles tendon repair result in improved outcomes compared with open Achilles tendon repair? <jats:italic><jats:bold>Summary of Key Findings<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair has similar efficacy as open Achilles tendon repair in facilitating return to activity\/sport, and demonstrates improvement in short-term functional outcomes with potentially lower wound complication rates. <jats:italic><jats:bold>Clinical Bottom Line<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> Evidence supports the utilization of percutaneous Achilles tendon repair in physically active adult patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures. It is important to critically review the benefits, risks, and alternatives of each treatment option based on patient characteristics. In addition, postoperative expectations should be discussed with the patient to set appropriate goals for recovery and improve overall satisfaction. <jats:italic><jats:bold>Strength of Recommendation<\/jats:bold>:<\/jats:italic> A grade B recommendation can be made based on \u201cfair\u201d to \u201cgood\u201d evidence from 2 level 2b studies and 1 Level 1b study to support the utilization of percutaneous Achilles tendon repair techniques.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1123\/jsr.2021-0330","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2022,4,12]],"date-time":"2022-04-12T06:28:40Z","timestamp":1649744920000},"page":"943-949","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Utilizing A Percutaneous Versus Open Achilles Tendon Repair Technique for Treating Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Physically Active Adults: A Critically Appraised Topic"],"prefix":"10.1123","volume":"31","author":[{"given":"Arhum","family":"Saleem","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Irfan A.","family":"Khan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Nisha J.","family":"Crouser","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Kevin D.","family":"Martin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"100","reference":[{"issue":"1","key":"r1","series-title":"Clin Orthop Surg","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"1","DOI":"10.4055\/cios.2020.12.1.1","article-title":"Treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture","volume":"12","author":"Park SH","year":"2020","unstructured":"Park SH, Lee HS, Young KW, Seo SG. 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