title: Operative repair of neglected rupture of the tendo Achillis.
abstract: An operation to reconstruct a neglected rupture of the tendo achillis is described using the aponeurosis of the gastrocnemius-soleus muscle fashioned into a tube. The repair is strong and effective and has given good results in five patients.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods