Surgical Considerations for the Neglected or Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Combined Technique for Reconstruction
Surgical Considerations for the Neglected or Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Combined Technique for Reconstruction
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DOI:
10.1053/j.jfas.2013.10.001
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发表时间:
2014-09-01
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
Mendicino, Robert W.
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作者:
Peterson, Kyle S.;Hentges, Matthew J.;Mendicino, Robert W.
The Achilles tendon is among the most commonly injured tendons in the human body. The most common reason for delayed treatment is a missed diagnosis or a deficiency in presentation. The neglected or chronically ruptured Achilles tendon presents a unique treatment challenge. The surgical approach varies greatly depending on the extent of degeneration and the resultant gap between the opposing tendon ends. Most surgeons have recommended the use of a tendon transfer or augmentation to strengthen the Achilles tendon repair. The following technique uses a flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer with gastrocnemius aponeurosis turndown flap augmentation. This technique has been commonly performed by us with success. (C) 2014 by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. All rights reserved.