ReviewThe open orthopaedics journal2017
Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 104 citations in OpenAlex.
- Surgical management of chronic Achilles tendon rupture: evidence-based guidelines.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Both gastrocnemius aponeurosis flaps and semitendinosus tendon grafts are effective in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures - a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Pooled it
- Free tendon grafts for surgical management of chronic tears of the main body of the Achilles tendon: a systematic review.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Association of Mental Health Disorders with Outcomes after Achilles Tendon Repair: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Incidence, reason for treatment delay and patient-reported outcome of patients affected by a chronic Achilles tendon rupture in a Swedish population.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Polydeoxyribonucleotide improves scar healing following limited scar resection for chronic Achilles tendon rupture in a rat model.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
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- Long-term functional outcomes of augmented primary repair using the peroneus brevis tendon for traumatic Achilles tendon ruptures: a retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Midterm Results of Large-Caliber Tendon Allografting for Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture With Large Defects.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Bilateral Giant Cell Tumour of the Achilles Tendon Sheath: A Rare Case Managed with Peroneus Brevis Tendon Transfer.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
- Treatment Delay and Type of Retraction Affect the Surgical Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures: A Quantitative Analysis of 123 Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Compensation Claims After Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Norway From 2010 to 2020.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Minimum 5-Year Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Using Autologous Hamstring Grafts.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Comparative Single-Cell Analysis Reveals Tendon Progenitor Dysfunction by Age-Associated Oxidative Stress and Its Restoration by Antioxidant Treatments.Journal of cellular physiology · 2025Article
- Combined flexor sheath and gastrocnemius aponeurosis flap for the treatment of chronic calcified Achilles tendon rupture: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Transversal calcaneal anchored Achilles tendon reconstruction with free semitendinosus tendon autograft for acute rupture of Achilles tendon: clinical evaluation.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- [Space-occupying chronic hematoma of the Achilles tendon after rupture 10 years ago].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Ultrasound assessment of acute Achilles tendon rupture and measurement of the tendon gap.Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine · 2024Review
- Achilles tendon rupture primary repair technique: A comparative retrospective study between graft versus no-graft.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Article
- Modified gastro-soleus turn-down flap for chronic or neglected achilles tendon ruptures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, is nevertheless one of the tendons which most commonly undergoes a complete subcutaneous tear. Achilles tendon ruptures are especially common in middle aged men who occasionally participate in sport. Even though Achilles tendon ruptures are frequent, up to 25% of acute injuries are misdiagnosed, and present as chronic injuries.
methodsThis is a review article about diagnosis and management of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures. Minimally invasive Achilles tendon reconstruction is discussed.
resultsThe optimal surgical procedure is still debated, however, less invasive peroneus brevis reconstruction technique and free hamstring autograft provide good functional results.
conclusionThe management of chronic ruptures is more demanding than acute tears, because of the retraction of the tendon ends, and the gap makes primary repair impossible. Wound complications and infections are frequent after open procedures. Minimally invasive treatments provide good functional results and lower complications rate.
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