Journal article
Achilles tendon reconstruction using a biosynthetic graft: a case report
Journal of the Foot & Ankle, Vol.16(3), pp.288-294
12/20/2022
DOI: 10.30795/jfootankle.2022.v16.1655
Abstract
A 56-year-old male was admitted to an outpatient clinic five months after feeling a snap in his right heel while walking in the yard. Clinical and imaging evaluation demonstrated a discontinuity of Achilles tendon (AT). The measured gap between the insertion and the proximal stump was 13cm. The patient underwent reconstruction using a bio-absorbable synthetic graft associated with a Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) transfer. Good functional outcomes were noted. Achilles tendon reconstruction with the biosynthetic flexible band proved feasible for massive tendon defects by inserting a biological scaffold for native tendon healing, improving postoperative recovery and strength. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Achilles tendon reconstruction using a biosynthetic graft: a case report
- Creators
- Kepler Alencar Mendes de CarvalhoEli SchmidtAmanda EhretKi Chun KimNacime Salomão Barbachan MansurCésar De César Netto
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Foot & Ankle, Vol.16(3), pp.288-294
- DOI
- 10.30795/jfootankle.2022.v16.1655
- ISSN
- 2675-2980
- eISSN
- 2675-2980
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/20/2022
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984353960102771
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