title: Reconstruction of an Achilles tendon defect utilizing an Achilles tendon allograft.
abstract: Acute ruptures of the Achilles tendon are common. Treatment for such ruptures is well documented. Treatment for chronic ruptures with a significant defect poses a surgical dilemma. The authors present the use of a tendon allograft to replace an Achilles tendon defect with a 2.5-year clinical follow-up inclusive of isokinetic testing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, USA.
authors.forename: Z J
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Nellas
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Loder
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wertheimer
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous