ArticleMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal
Failed synthetic graft after acute Achilles tendon repair.
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- Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon using LARS artificial ligament in bilateral xanthoma: a case report and literature review.BMC surgery · 2026Review
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- Synthetic Graft Augmentation Is Safe and Effective for the Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture in Patients With Preexisting Tendinopathy.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Current treatment concepts for Achilles tendon rupture.Tzu chi medical journalReview
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Abstract
backgroundThe present case report aimed to determine the results of Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) transfer as a second surgery after synthetic tissue reinforcement graft (Artelon
methodsMRI and full clinical examination were the outcome measures applied before and 1 year after surgery. Removal of the synthetic graft and subsequent FHL autologous transfer was undertaken and the graft was sent for histology examination. After removing the below knee leg cast, patient started rehabilitation program supervised by a trained physiotherapist.
resultsThe patient was allowed to return to his normal activities at the sixth post-operative month, 1 year post-surgery MRI showed correct position of the autograft in the calcaneous bone and in the centre of the native AT plus reduced oedema of the AT body, with clinical improvement of the patient who reported no pain and was able to walk on tiptoes.
conclusionSynthetic patch augmentation to enhance tendon healing should be subjected to proper investigation before using it in routine parctice, as it may act as a barrier against proper tendon healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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