Reconstruction of a neglected achilles tendon rupture with an achilles tendon allograft: A case report

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2006 Sep-Oct;45(5):351-5. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2006.06.004.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / injuries*
  • Achilles Tendon / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Rupture
  • Transplantation, Homologous