ArticleInternational orthopaedics2015
Surgical management of Achilles tendon re-ruptures: a prospective cohort study.
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- Revision Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Comprehensive Review of Treatment Options, Outcomes, and Complications and the Role of Artificial Intelligence.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Re-ruptures and early outcomes after surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: prospective, comparative multicenter study.International orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Republication of "A Biomechanical Comparison of Limited Open Versus Krackow Repair for Achilles Tendon Rupture".Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Minimally invasive excision and reconstruction of Achilles tendon xanthoma using free autologous semitendinosus tendon transfer: a surgical technique.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Validity and intrarater reliability of a novel device for assessing Plantar flexor strength.PloS one · 2023Article
- Slowed-Down Rehabilitation Following Percutaneous Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture.Foot & ankle international · 2022Article
- Response to letter: Achilles tendon re-rupture.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- Achilles tendon re-rupture.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- Validity and Reliability of Mini-Invasive Surgery Assisted by Ultrasound in Achilles Tendon Rupture.Acta informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH · 2019Article
- Anatomic study suggests that the morphology of the plantaris tendon may be related to Achilles tendonitis.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2017Article
- Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture.The open orthopaedics journal · 2017Review
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to compare outcomes of different minimally invasive techniques for reconstruction of Achilles tendon re-ruptures.
methodsWe prospectively enrolled 21 patients undergoing minimally invasive reconstruction using a transfer of the ipsilateral peroneus brevis (PB) (five patients) or the free ipsilateral semitendinosus tendon (ST) graft with or without interference screw fixation (ten and six patients, respectively). We assessed the maximum calf circumference and isometric plantar flexion strength before surgery and at the last follow up. The Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) and number of single-leg heel lifts on the affected leg were evaluated at the last follow up. The median follow up was 39 months.
resultsThe outcome of surgery was excellent/good in 17 (81 %) of 21 patients. In the operated leg, the maximum calf circumference and isometric plantar flexion strength were significantly improved after surgery (P < 0.0001). The average ATRS was 86 (range 79-92), and the average number of single-legged heel lifts was 33 (range 11-48). No further re-ruptures were recorded.
conclusionsMinimally invasive ipsilateral PB transfer and free ipsilateral ST graft with or without interference screw fixation are safe and effective procedures to reconstruct the Achilles tendon after a re-rupture, providing a significant improvement of the symptoms and function in the mid term.
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