title: Tissue expansion for repair of severely complicated Achilles tendon ruptures.
abstract: We report on two patients with severely complicated Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR), including re-rupture, postoperative deep infection and subsequent tissue loss. Tissue expansion was used to facilitate tendon reconstruction and to ensure good healing potential with skin closure without tension. Tissue expansion is a valid option in patients with complicated ATR. The outcome for the two patients described here was good, with improved function and no major complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, Göteborg, Sweden. michael.moller@swipnet.se
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Möller
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karlsson
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lind
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mark
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fogdestam
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012421:Rupture; D015626:Tissue Expansion; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery