title: Tendon transfers in the treatment of Achilles' tendon disorders.
abstract: The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body and, as such, has its share of problems. Although many conditions affecting this tendon can be treated nonoperatively, surgical intervention is often necessary. Local, regional, distant, and allograft tendon can be used to supplement or enhance reconstruction or repair of the Achilles tendon. Specific techniques are explored and described and the published results from the literature summarized. This article explores the use of tendon transfers and supplementation in the treatment of insertional and noninsertional Achilles tendinosis as well as in cases of neglected or chronic ruptures of the tendoachilles.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center of Washington, 2922 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 East Marshall Street, PO Box 980565 Richmond, VA 23298-0565, USA.
authors.forename: Steven K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Neufeld
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Institute, University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2200 Kernan Drive, Room 1132, Baltimore, MD 21207, USA. Electronic address: dcfarber@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Daniel C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Farber
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Achilles tendinosis; Achilles tendon rupture; Flexor hallucis longus tendon; Tendon transfer; Turndown; V-Y advancement