Tendon transfers in the treatment of Achilles' tendon disorders.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2014
Abstract
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body and, as such, has its share of problems. Although many conditions affecting this tendon can be treated nonoperatively, surgical intervention is often necessary. Local, regional, distant, and allograft tendon can be used to supplement or enhance reconstruction or repair of the Achilles tendon. Specific techniques are explored and described and the published results from the literature summarized. This article explores the use of tendon transfers and supplementation in the treatment of insertional and noninsertional Achilles tendinosis as well as in cases of neglected or chronic ruptures of the tendoachilles.
Volume
19
Issue
1
First Page
73
Last Page
86
ISSN
1558-1934
Published In/Presented At
Neufeld, S. K., & Farber, D. C. (2014). Tendon transfers in the treatment of Achilles' tendon disorders. Foot and ankle clinics, 19(1), 73–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2013.10.005
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
24548511
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article