ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Local Tendon Transfers for Chronic Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon: A Systematic Review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 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
- Reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures using a doubled peroneus longus tendon free graft and interference screw fixation: a technical note.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Pilon Fracture with Associated Achilles Tendon Rupture: Case Report and Review of the Literature.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Polydeoxyribonucleotide improves scar healing following limited scar resection for chronic Achilles tendon rupture in a rat model.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- 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
- Achilles tendon ruptures: still very much in the limelight, and still controversial. Not all research is as glittering as it may look.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Endoscopic flexor hallucis longus transfer in the patients with chronic achilles rupture.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Bilateral Giant Cell Tumour of the Achilles Tendon Sheath: A Rare Case Managed with Peroneus Brevis Tendon Transfer.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
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- Isolated Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- 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
- The description, measurement with inter- and intra-observer reliability of calcaneal tunnel placement for tendon transfer in Achilles tendon reconstruction.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Therapeutic effects of chitosan/β-glycerophosphate/collagen hydrogel combined with MSCs on chronic achilles tendon injury via the Akt/GSK-3β pathway.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Endoscopic peroneus brevis tendon transfer for chronic ruptures of the Achilles tendon: surgical technique.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures Treated With Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- A comprehensive review of surgical techniques for chronic Achilles tendon rupture.Tzu chi medical journalReview
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Introduction: A rupture of the Achilles tendon with a delay in diagnosis or treatment for more than 6 weeks is considered a chronic tear. Local tendon transfer procedures can be used in chronic Achilles tendon ruptures. This study evaluated the outcome, return to sport, and complications of local tendon transfer in patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture. Material and methods: The present study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed in November 2022. Results: Data were retrieved from 23 articles (463 patients, mean age 50.9 ± 13.5 years). The mean duration of the follow-up was 58.3 ± 76.8 months. The VAS improved by 1.8/10 (p = 0.4), the AOFAS by 33.4/100 (p < 0.0001), and the ATRS by 32.5/100 (p = 0.0001) points. Patients were able to return to sport after a mean of 19.6 ± 16.4 weeks. A total of 79% of patients were able to return to their previous activities. The rate of complications was 13.3%. Conclusions: The use of local tendon transfer for chronic Achilles tendon ruptures using the FHL or PB tendon resulted in good clinical outcomes and a reliable return to daily activities and sports. The rate of complications reflects the chronicity of the condition and the technical complexity of the procedure. Level of evidence: IV.
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