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Neglected rupture of the Achilles tendon: reconstruction with peroneus brevis tendon transfer
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Keele University School of Medicine, Hartshill, Thomburrow Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK, ST4 7QB.
Abstract:
The management of acute and neglected subcutaneous tears of the Achilles tendon by peroneus tendon transfer is safe but technically demanding. It affords good recovery, even in patients with a long-term neglected rupture. Patients with a neglected rupture are at a slightly greater risk of post-operative complications and may never fully recover their ankle plantar flexion strength.