title: Complications of Tendon Surgery in the Foot and Ankle.
abstract: This article discusses four subsets of patients that have an increased risk of complications from tendon surgery in the foot and ankle: smokers, diabetics, and patients with peroneal or Achilles tendon pathology. Very little has been published on the complications of other tendon surgeries in the foot and ankle other than Achilles tendon repair. Data can be extrapolated from the general orthopedic literature and animal studies to help guide therapy and treatment options. The foot and ankle surgeon must take into account the entirety of the history and physical examination to develop a treatment plan that optimizes each patient's chance for a complication-free recovery.
authors.affiliation: The Iowa Clinic, 5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA; Unity Point Health, 1415 Woodland Avenue, #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA. Electronic address: ebarp@iowaclinic.com.
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Barp
authors.affiliation: Unity Point Health, 1415 Woodland Avenue, #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.
authors.forename: John G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Erickson
mesh_terms: D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Achilles tendon; Complications; Diabetes; Peroneal tendon; Tendon surgery; Tobacco