ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023
Allograft and Autologous Reconstruction Techniques for Neglected Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Mid-Long-Term Follow-Up Analysis.
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- Surgical management of chronic Achilles tendon rupture: evidence-based guidelines.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled 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
- Achilles tendon allograft augmentation for biomechanical residual limb pain following below-knee amputation.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2026Article
- Parsing Through the Data on Achilles Tendon Rupture Management, Rehab and Sports Return Criteria: a Current Literature Review.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- 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
- 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
- Minimum 5-Year Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Using Autologous Hamstring Grafts.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Reconstruction of Chronic Quadriceps and Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using Achilles Allografts: Clinical Findings and Review of Literature.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Reconstruction of the Quadriceps Extensor Mechanism with a Calcaneal Tendon-Bone Allograft in a Dog with a Resorbed Tibial Tuberosity Fracture.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- A comprehensive review of surgical techniques for chronic Achilles tendon rupture.Tzu chi medical journalReview
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Abstract
Achilles tendon ruptures that are not immediately recognized and treated are sometimes diagnosed as delayed injuries and may require different surgical repair options based on gap size. The potential complications associated with using an allograft for reconstruction may lead some surgeons to prefer the use of autologous techniques. However, allografts are often considered a salvagement option when large defects are present. In this study, we examined the long-term clinical outcomes and complications of 17 patients who underwent surgical repair for chronic ruptures with large gaps using both autologous and allograft techniques. During an 11-year period, nine patients were treated with autologous techniques (mean gap of 4.33 ± 1.32 cm) and Achilles allograft reconstruction was performed in eight patients (47.1%) (mean gap of 7.75 ± 0.89 cm). At a mean of 82 ± 36.61 months of follow-up, all 17 patients (100%) were able to perform a single heel rise and improved AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) and ATRS (Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score) scores. No infections, complications, or re-ruptures were recorded at the end of the follow-up. No significant differences were found in the AOFAS and ATRS scales between both techniques. When an extensive defect is present, the reconstruction with an Achilles tendon allograft can be considered a proper treatment option, as it does not show a higher rate of complications than autologous techniques achieving similar functional outcomes.
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