Mini-Open Achilles Tendon Repair Achilles tendon ruptures have historically been one of the tougher injuries to rehab from. In the 2008-2009 NFL season alone, 31 players ruptured their Achilles. Parekh et al (Parekh et al, Foot Ankle Spec 2009) performed an internet-based retrospective review of NFL players from 1997-2002 and found that of the 31