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Neglected Achilles Tendon Ruptures.

James M Cottom¹, Charles A Sisovsky¹

¹Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, 1630 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

|March 22, 2021

Summary

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Achilles tendon ruptures are often missed and can be treated non-surgically or surgically. Surgical options for neglected Achilles injuries yield good to excellent outcomes, restoring patient function.

Keywords:

Allograft FDL tendon transfer FHL tendon transfer Peroneus brevis tendon transfer Primary achilles repair Turndown flap V-Y advancement

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal System

Background:

Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries.
A significant percentage (over 25%) of Achilles tendon ruptures are misdiagnosed.
Neglected injuries require specific treatment considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline conservative and surgical treatment options for neglected Achilles tendon ruptures.
To discuss various surgical techniques and their applicability based on injury characteristics.
To highlight the efficacy of these treatments in restoring function.

Main Methods:

Review of conservative management strategies including physical therapy, bracing, and custom ankle-foot orthoses.
Description of surgical interventions such as primary repair, V-Y tendon advancement, turndown flaps, tendon transfers, and allografts.
Evaluation of treatment outcomes based on tendon quality, defect size, and surgical approach.

Main Results:

Conservative options provide viable management pathways.
Surgical techniques are tailored to individual patient and injury factors.
Various surgical methods demonstrate good to excellent patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

Both conservative and surgical approaches can effectively treat neglected Achilles tendon injuries.
Surgical interventions offer reliable restoration of function and patient satisfaction.
Treatment choice depends on injury specifics and surgeon expertise.