Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System

Open repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures continues to remain controversial among surgeons as they weigh the tradeoffs of reduced re-rupture rates, improved calf strength, and increased return to activity against potential wound healing and infectious complications.1 With the Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ (AMSS) implant system, surgeons no longer have to compromise.

The benefits of the AMSS system include:

  • Percutaneous, knotless fixation using BioComposite SwiveLock® anchors
  • Augmentation of the repair using high-strength, low-profile FiberWire® SutureTape sutures2
  • Reproducible tensioning that eliminates the variability of knot tying

References

1. Hsu AR, Jones CP, Cohen BE, Davis WH, Ellington JK, Anderson RB. Clinical outcomes and complications of percutaneous Achilles repair system versus open technique for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Foot Ankle Int. 2015;36(11):1279-1286. doi:10.1177/10711007155896322. Arthrex, Inc. Data on file (LA1-00038); Naples, FL; 2021.

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Open repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures continues to remain controversial among surgeons as they weigh the tradeoffs of reduced re-rupture rates, improved calf strength, and increased return to activity against potential wound healing and infectious complications.1 With the Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ (AMSS) implant system, surgeons no longer have to compromise.

The benefits of the AMSS system include:

  • Percutaneous, knotless fixation using BioComposite SwiveLock® anchors
  • Augmentation of the repair using high-strength, low-profile FiberWire® SutureTape sutures2
  • Reproducible tensioning that eliminates the variability of knot tying

References

1. Hsu AR, Jones CP, Cohen BE, Davis WH, Ellington JK, Anderson RB. Clinical outcomes and complications of percutaneous Achilles repair system versus open technique for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Foot Ankle Int. 2015;36(11):1279-1286. doi:10.1177/10711007155896322. Arthrex, Inc. Data on file (LA1-00038); Naples, FL; 2021.

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Educational Resources and Products

Achilles PARS SutureTape With Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System

Achilles PARS SutureTape With Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System

Surgical Technique Guides | English | 12/02/2019 | LT1-00100-EN B

Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System

Surgical Technique Animations | 01:57 | English | 05/13/2021 | AN1-00073-EN D
PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System)
PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System)
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
Testimonials | 05:36 | English | 01/25/2018 | VPT1-00930-EN B
Achilles Midsubstance Rupture Case Series
Achilles Midsubstance Rupture Case Series
Gordon Mackay, MD
Presentation Videos | 06:41 | English | 03/13/2017 | VID1-00977-EN A
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Surgical Technique Videos (3)

Achilles Midsubstance Tendon Repair With PARS Using the Knotless Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Technique
Achilles Midsubstance Tendon Repair With PARS Using the Knotless Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Technique
Thomas O. Clanton, MD
05:29 | English | 10/25/2019 | VID1-000383-en-US A
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System
James McWilliam, MD
01:41 | English | 04/20/2017 | VID1-00258-EN B
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ - Knotless Achilles Repair
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ - Knotless Achilles Repair
Gordon Mackay, MD
06:04 | English | 09/13/2013 | VID1-0462-EN A

Surgical Technique Animations (1)

Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Implant System
01:57 | English | 05/13/2021 | AN1-00073-EN D

Surgical Technique Guides (2)


Case Presentation Videos (2)

Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
David I. Pedowitz, MD
05:59 | English | 12/16/2019 | VID1-000260-en-US A
Achilles Midsubstance Surgical Repair using the Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ System
Achilles Midsubstance Surgical Repair using the Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ System
David J. Dalstrom, MD
04:32 | English | 01/03/2017 | VPT1-00732-EN A

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Presentation Videos (5)

Innovations in Sports Foot and Ankle Trauma
Innovations in Sports Foot and Ankle Trauma
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
13:03 | English | 05/30/2018 | VPT1-01038-EN A
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Repair
Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ Repair
Andrew R. Hsu, MD
10:01 | English | 01/03/2018 | VID1-01194-EN A
Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgical Treatment
Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgical Treatment
Mark D. Campbell, MD
07:17 | English | 06/21/2017 | VPT1-00858-EN A
Achilles Midsubstance Rupture Case Series
Achilles Midsubstance Rupture Case Series
Gordon Mackay, MD
06:41 | English | 03/13/2017 | VID1-00977-EN A

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Achilles Rupture Repair: Making Clinical Strides with Innovative Solutions (PARS + AMSS)
Achilles Rupture Repair: Making Clinical Strides with Innovative Solutions (PARS + AMSS)
Daniel Patton, MD
06:06 | English | 08/26/2019 | VID1-000186-en-US A

Testimonials (1)

PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System)
PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System)
Kirk A. McCullough, MD
05:36 | English | 01/25/2018 | VPT1-00930-EN B

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