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Chronic Achilles tendon rupture reconstructed using hamstring tendon autograft.

Philip Ellison1, Lyndon William Mason2, Andrew Molloy2

  • 1Lower Limb Extended Scope Practitioner, University Hospital Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool L9 7AL, United Kingdom.

Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|January 24, 2016
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This study presents a novel Achilles tendon reconstruction technique for chronic ruptures with large defects. The semitendinosis autograft and screw fixation method showed significant patient recovery and functional improvement within a year.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Regenerative medicine

Background:

  • Chronic Achilles tendon rupture (>4 weeks) often leads to retraction and poor healing.
  • Large defects (>5-6 cm) and tendinopathy complicate direct repair or augmentation.
  • Delayed diagnosis presents significant reconstructive challenges.

Observation:

  • A case of chronic Achilles tendon rupture with a 9 cm defect and severe distal tendinopathy was treated.
  • The surgical technique involved ipsilateral semitendinosis autograft with interference screw fixation.
  • The patient's recovery was monitored using validated outcome measures.

Findings:

  • Significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes were observed at 12 months post-surgery.
  • Validated scores (MOXFQ, EQ5D-5L, EQ VAS, VISA-A) showed marked enhancement.
Keywords:
Achilles tendonAutograftChronic ruptureHamstring

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  • The patient regained full daily function, including single-leg heel raises, and returned to sport.

    • Implications:

    • This surgical approach offers a viable solution for complex Achilles tendon reconstructions.
    • Ipsilateral semitendinosis autograft provides a robust option for large defect augmentation.
    • Interference screw fixation ensures stable graft incorporation, promoting successful healing.