title: Reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture using the semitendinosus tendon: a case report.
abstract: Achilles tendon rupture is a common trauma requiring surgical management. For chronic Achilles tendon rupture in particular, reconstructive surgery is desirable and several methods have been described. Here we present a case of chronic Achilles tendon rupture reconstructed using the semitendinosus tendon because of the difficulty in pulling down the proximal stump to reach the distal stump and due to an insufficient margin for hooking a suture to the distal stump. Postoperatively, the patient had a fully functional tendon and resumed his normal activities of daily living. Using this surgical technique, we expect favorable outcomes in cases of Achilles tendon rupture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, the University of Tokushima.
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Takeuchi
authors.forename: Naoto
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Suzue
authors.forename: Tetsuya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsuura
authors.forename: Kosaku
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Higashino
authors.forename: Toshinori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: Daisuke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hamada
authors.forename: Tomohiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Goto
authors.forename: Yoichiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Takata
authors.forename: Toshihiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nishisho
authors.forename: Yuichiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Goda
authors.forename: Ryosuke
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sato
authors.forename: Ichiro
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tonogai
authors.forename: Kazuaki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mineta
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sairyo
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous