Delayed keloid lesion after endoscopic surgery of the Achilles tendon.
A case history of a 32-year-old female Olympic pole vaulter is reported. Two months after endoscopic surgery for chronic Achilles tendinopathy, she developed a keloid lesion on the hindfoot area. She was treated with corticosteroids, topical and intralesional injections. A satisfactory result was obtained, and the athlete was able to resume her competitive activity at 5 months after surgery. Keloid pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention are briefly discussed.
Maquirriain
Javier
J
Orthopaedic Department, High Performance National Training Centre (Ce.N.A.R.D.), Buenos Aires, Argentina. jmaquirriain@yahoo.com
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors