Reconstruction of a Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture With an Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report.

Autor: Lepow, Gary M., Green, Justin B.
Zdroj: Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery; Sep2006, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p351-355, 5p
Abstrakt: Multiple surgical techniques for repair of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures have been described in the literature. The authors present a case using a freeze-dried Achilles tendon allograft for repair of a neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon with a defect of 10 cm. At 1-year follow-up, the patient achieved pre-injury functional use of the affected limb. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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