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Endoscopically Assisted Reconstruction of the Achilles Tendon Using Semitendinosus Graft
- Source :
- Video Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 1 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2021.
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Abstract
- Background: Chronic ruptures of the Achilles tendon may lead to symptomatic weakness, despite rehabilitation. Open reconstruction yields good outcome but has a high complication rate, notably wound problems. Endoscopically assisted free semitendinosus transfer restores ankle and preserves first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) function. Indications: The main indication for the procedure is symptomatic chronic rupture of the Achilles tendon with a palpable tendon gap. Technique Description: The procedure can be split into 4 stages: graft harvest, calcaneum and tunnel preparation, proximal graft attachment, and finally graft passage and screw insertion. Discussion/Conclusion: Following reconstruction, patients use a cast in full plantar flexion for 2 weeks, then a graduated walker for full weight-bearing.
- Subjects :
- musculoskeletal diseases
Orthopedic surgery
Weakness
medicine.medical_specialty
Achilles tendon
Rehabilitation
business.industry
medicine.medical_treatment
musculoskeletal system
Surgery
medicine.anatomical_structure
Sports medicine
medicine
Complication rate
medicine.symptom
Good outcome
business
RC1200-1245
RD701-811
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Details
- ISSN :
- 26350254
- Volume :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Video Journal of Sports Medicine
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c7787c07e355670a64b93ee197824e4d