ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2016
Minimally invasive, endoscopic Achilles tendon reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendons with Endobutton stabilization.
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- Surgical management of chronic Achilles tendon rupture: evidence-based guidelines.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Reconstruction of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures with Hamstring Autografts: Plantar Flexor Strength Is Preserved Despite Shortening of the Moment Arm.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Minimum 5-Year Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Using Autologous Hamstring Grafts.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Achilles Tendon Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstructive Surgery: Versatility, Utility, and Patient-Centered Outcomes.Journal of orthopaedics and sports medicine · 2025Article
- Response letter concerning "Endoscopically assisted reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures and re-ruptures using a semitendinosus autograft is a viable alternative to pre-existing techniques" by Niklas Nilsson, Baldvin Gunnarsson, Michael R. Carmont, Annelie Brorsson, Jón Karlsson and Katarina Nilsson Helander (doi.org/10.1007/s00167-022-06943-2).Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- A Comprehensive Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft Indicates Satisfactory Long-Term Outcomes.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Endoscopically assisted reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures and re-ruptures using a semitendinosus autograft is a viable alternative to pre-existing techniques.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2022Article
- Secondary reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture: flexor hallucis longus transfer versus plantaris longus augmentation.International orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Minimally invasive reconstruction technique for chronic Achilles tendon tears allows rapid return to walking and leads to good functional recovery.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2020Article
- Revision Achilles Reconstruction with Hamstring Autograft and FHL Tendon Transfer in an Athlete.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundPlantaris tendon, peronus brevis tendon and flexor hallucis longus tendon augmentation, commonly used in Achilles tendon rupture, often lead to weakening of injured foot and they require the immobilization after the surgery. It is essential to develop the technique, which gives no such limitation and allows for immediate functional improvement.
methodsWe present our method of minimally invasive, endoscopic Achilles tendon reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendons with Endobutton stabilization.
resultsPosterolateral and posteromedial portals were made approximately 3 cm above the posterosuperior part of the calcaneus to clean the area of the Achilles tendon endoscopically. Then the hamstrings are harvested and prepared for the "Endobutton" system. A midline incision of the skin is performed approximately 1 cm above the posterosuperior part of the calcaneus to approach to the posterosuperior part of the calcaneus. Then under fluoroscopy the calcaneus was drilled through using K-wire. The distal end of the graft equipped with an Endobutton loop was entered into the drilled tunnel in the calcaneus. Later, 8 consecutive skin incisions are performed. Proximal ends of the graft were brought out through the native Achilles tendon reaching medial and lateral skin incisions. The final step was to transfer and tie the graft ends through the most proximal skin incision.
conclusionsThis minimally invasive, endoscopic technique allows reconstruction of the Achilles tendon using semitendinosus and gracilis tendons with Endobutton stabilization and can be used in so-called "difficult", resistant cases as a "salvage procedure".
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