Biomechanical comparison of new Achilles tendon rupture repair technique the ``Giftbox'' versus the Krackow technique in New Zealand white rabbits: An experimental animal study

• Main Authors: Hashim, Muhammad Hafiz, Teo, Seow Hui, Al-Fayyadh, Mohamed Zubair Mohamed, Mappiare, Sahrinanah, Ng, Wuey Min, Ali, Mohamed Razif Mohamed
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Sci Ltd 2022
• Subjects: RC Internal medicine; RD Surgery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33409/

Introduction: To compare the strength between the Achilles tendons repaired with the ``Giftbox'' and the Krackow techniques in New Zealand white rabbits post six weeks of tendon healing. Materials and Methods: Eight rabbits were randomized into Giftbox and Krackow groups. Tenotomy was perf...