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Reconstruction of Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture After Corticosteroid Injection Using the Midsubstance SpeedBridge
Kazuyoshi Minamino1, Takahide Sasaki2, Tomohiro Matsui3
1Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Wakayama Hospital, Wakayama, JPN.
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Summary
A minimally invasive technique combining the Midsubstance SpeedBridge and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection offers a feasible option for Achilles tendon rupture after corticosteroid use. This approach may avoid more invasive reconstruction procedures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Achilles tendon rupture post-corticosteroid injection often requires complex reconstruction due to tendon degeneration.
- Simple end-to-end repair is frequently challenging in these cases.
Keywords:
achilles midsubstance speedbridge techniqueachilles tendon rupturecorticosteroid injectionminimally invasive surgeryplatelet rich plasma injection
