Autograft Reconstruction for Chronic Achilles Tendon Disorders. Issue 3 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maffulli, Nicola; Aicale, Rocco; Tarantino, Domiziano
• Is Part Of: Techniques in foot & ankle surgery. Volume 16:Issue 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Achilles tendon -- peroneus brevis -- semitendinosus -- FHL -- graft; Foot -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Foot -- surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- surgery -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1097/BTF.0000000000000154
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-0644

Abstract

Abstract : Surgical management of chronic tendon Achilles ruptures usually requires tendon grafting procedures. Several techniques have been described. We describe the use of 3 different minimally invasive tendon transfer techniques in the management of patients with a chronic rupture of the tendon Achilles, undertaking a free transfer of the semitendinosus tendon, or a transfer of the peroneus brevis or flexor hallucis longus tendons. All 3 techniques produce marked functional improvement, and return to sports is possible in most patients. The advantages of one technique over the others need to be explored. Level of Evidence : Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.