title: Reconstruction of a neglected achilles tendon rupture with an achilles tendon allograft: A case report.
abstract: Multiple surgical techniques for repair of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures have been described in the literature. The authors present a case using a freeze-dried Achilles tendon allograft for repair of a neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon with a defect of 10 cm. At 1-year follow-up, the patient achieved pre-injury functional use of the affected limb.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Houston Podiatric Foundation Surgical Residency, Kingwood, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Gary M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Lepow
authors.forename: Justin B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012421:Rupture; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous