Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2715537 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The Achilles tendon is among the most commonly injured tendons in the human body. The most common reason for delayed treatment is a missed diagnosis or a deficiency in presentation. The neglected or chronically ruptured Achilles tendon presents a unique treatment challenge. The surgical approach varies greatly depending on the extent of degeneration and the resultant gap between the opposing tendon ends. Most surgeons have recommended the use of a tendon transfer or augmentation to strengthen the Achilles tendon repair. The following technique uses a flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer with gastrocnemius aponeurosis turndown flap augmentation. This technique has been commonly performed by us with success.
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Authors
Kyle S. Peterson, Matthew J. Hentges, Alan R. Catanzariti, Michael R. Mendicino, Robert W. Mendicino,