Development of cave foot deformity in failed repair of the Achilles tendon.
Two cases of failed primary repair of the Achilles tendon are reported. Cave foot deformity as an additional clinical sign of this condition is described. A possible biomechanical hypothesis is formulated, and a surgical procedure for correction of the symptoms is described.
Fortems
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Pellenberg, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.
Victor
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D012421:Rupture