ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2019
Comparison of Gastrocnemius Turn Flap and Hamstring Graft for the Treatment of Kuwada Type 3 Chronic Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon: A Retrospective Study.
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- 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
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- Triple Hemisection Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening for Severe Ankle Joint Deformity.Orthopaedic surgery · 2021Article
- Management of chronic Achilles ruptures: a scoping review.International orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Hamstring Autograft Applications for Treatment of Achilles Tendon Pathology.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic Achilles tendon rupture is challenging to repair, and many procedures have been suggested to fill the gap that separates the distal and proximal ends of the ruptured tendon. PURPOSE: To compare clinical outcomes between the free hamstring graft (HG) and gastrocnemius turn flap (GTF) procedures in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture. STUDY
designCohort study; Level of evidence, 3.
methodsThis retrospective study included 26 patients (25 males, 1 female; mean age, 36.7 years; range, 22-53 years) with Kuwada type 3 chronic rupture of the Achilles tendon. A total of 11 patients underwent GTF surgery, whereas 15 patients underwent HG surgery. Follow-up assessments were conducted at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively.
resultsThe complication rate was significantly higher in the GTF group compared with the HG group (27.2% vs 6.6%, respectively; χ
conclusionHamstring tendon graft is associated with better early recovery of dorsiflexion compared with GTF. The long-term clinical outcomes of these 2 procedures are similar.
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