Bioinductive Collagen Implant Augmentation for Myotendinous Achilles Rupture in a Teenage Competitive Gymnast: A Case Report. Issue 2 (11th April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Valk, Josiah; Wilk, Michael J.; Murdock, Kelly; Saad, Mohamed A.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 13:Issue 2(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-04-11
• Subjects: Achilles tendon rupture -- myotendinous junction -- bioinductive patch -- xenograft -- collagen scaffold -- elite athlete -- pediatric; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00383
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 16-year-old female competitive gymnast presented to our orthopaedic clinic with an acute Achilles tendon rupture at the myotendinous junction. Direct end-to-end repair was performed and augmented with a bioinductive collagen patch. The patient had increased tendon thickness at 6 months postoperatively, as well as significant improvements in strength and range of motion at 12 months. Conclusion: Bioinductive collagen patch augmentation of Achilles tendon repair may be a useful adjunct for myotendinous junction Achilles ruptures, particularly in high-demand patients including competitive gymnasts.