Reconstruction of a Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture With an Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report |
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| Authors: | Gary M. Lepow DPM MS FACFAS Justin B. Green DPM AACFAS |
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| Affiliation: | American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Houston Podiatric Foundation Surgical Residency, Kingwood, TX, USA. |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | Achilles tendon rupture tendon allograft reconstruction neglected |
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