Reconstruction of an Achilles tendon defect utilizing an Achilles tendon allograft.
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.
Nellas
Z J
ZJ
Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, USA.
Loder
B G
BG
Wertheimer
S J
SJ
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