Reconstruction of Achilles tendon defect with a free quadriceps bone-tendon graft without anastamosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a method of Achilles tendon reconstruction using a free quadriceps bone-tendon graft. The patient had a prior repair of a re-ruptured Achilles tendon, following which he developed massive necrosis of his skin and Achilles tendon leaving a 10 cm defect. First stage reconstruction consisted of soft tissue coverage of the skin defect with a sural fasciocutaneous flap. Reconstruction of the Achilles tendon followed, with the patellar bone block fixed to the calcaneus and the quadriceps tendon sutured proximally.
Medical subject headings
- Achilles Tendon
- Leg
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Tendons
Anatomy
- foot
- knee