Reconstruction of a Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture With an Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report

Multiple surgical techniques for repair of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures have been described in the literature. The authors present a case using a freeze-dried Achilles tendon allograft for repair of a neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon with a defect of 10 cm. At 1-year follow-up, the pat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2006-09, Vol.45 (5), p.351-355
Hauptverfasser:	Lepow, Gary M., Green, Justin B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles tendon Achilles Tendon - injuries Achilles Tendon - transplantation Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Medical sciences Middle Aged neglected reconstruction Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Rupture tendon allograft Transplantation, Homologous Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Multiple surgical techniques for repair of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures have been described in the literature. The authors present a case using a freeze-dried Achilles tendon allograft for repair of a neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon with a defect of 10 cm. At 1-year follow-up, the patient achieved pre-injury functional use of the affected limb.
ISSN:	1067-2516 1542-2224
DOI:	10.1053/j.jfas.2006.06.004