title: Combined Tendon and Bone Allograft Transplantation for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures.
abstract: Combined flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer and bone-tendon allograft transplantation is a reasonable option for advanced distal-segment Achilles tendinopathy. This procedure provides anatomic restoration and improved function of the posterior muscle group without sacrificing the regional anatomy. Allograft transplantation is safe and does not require immunosuppressive therapy. The soft tissue envelope should be healthy because wound complications can be an issue. This procedure is especially helpful in patients with significant disability.
authors.affiliation: Residency Training Program, Foot & Ankle Surgery, West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA. Electronic address: acatanzariti@faiwp.com.
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
authors.affiliation: Foot & Ankle Surgery, West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hentges
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Achilles tendinopathy; Bone-tendon allograft transplantation; Calcific insertional Achilles tendonitis; Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer