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ArticleScientific reports2024

Transversal calcaneal anchored Achilles tendon reconstruction with free semitendinosus tendon autograft for acute rupture of Achilles tendon: clinical evaluation.

Han Xue, Fengxu Xiao, Ruochen Li, Guangwei Wu, Zheyue Zhu, Chen Zhang, Miao Li

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  1. [Effectiveness of free fascia lata flap assisted by indocyanine green angiography in treatment of Myerson typeZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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Han XueDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Fengxu XiaoDepartment of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Ruochen LiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Guangwei WuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Zheyue ZhuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
Chen Zhang *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China. osteozhang@163.com.
Miao Li *Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China. 15229292852@163.com.

Funding

the Science and Technology Department of Shaanxi Province No. 2023-JC-YB-710Xi'an Jiaotong University No. xzy012023117
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Abstract

Achilles tendon reconstruction is an effective method of repairing Achilles tendon rupture defects. We introduce a new approach for Achilles tendon reconstruction using transversal calcaneal anchored autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft. The study aimed to evaluate the clinical role of this new Achilles tendon reconstruction. We retrospectively enrolled patients who underwent Achilles tendon reconstruction using transversal calcaneal anchored autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft for acute Achilles tendon rupture defects from 2016 to 2021. The clinical and radiological results were assessed at the preoperative and the final postoperative follow-up with Visual Analog Score (VAS) scores, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores and Achilles tendon Total Rupture Scores (ATRS). Besides, at the last postoperative follow-up, the difference in ankle range of motion between the two side of the patients and the incidence of postoperative complications were recorded. Results revealed patients had significantly lower VAS and higher AOFAS and ATRS (P < 0.01). Compared to the healthy ankle, the operative ankle showed significant deficits in ankle range of motion (P < 0.01). Additionally, radiological results showed no noticeable signs of tunnel enlargement in the calcaneus and no patient had re-rupture. Transversal calcaneal anchored Achilles tendon reconstruction with free semitendinosus tendon autograft is an effective treatment option for patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture with large defects and have high postoperative exercise demands.

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Achilles TendonAutograftsCalcaneusPlastic Surgery ProceduresTendon InjuriesAdultFemaleHamstring TendonsHumansMaleMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesRuptureTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeAcute rupture of Achilles tendonAutologous tendon transplantationCalcaneal tunnel techniqueFunctional outcomeReconstruction

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PMCPMC11294335

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