Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society  2015;19(3):114-117

doi:10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.3.114

Treatment of Massive Defect in Achilles Tendon with Tendon Allograft: A Case Report.

Jung Woo LEE 1 ; Myung Jin KIM ; Jae Hoon AHN ; Chu Hwan BYUN

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Keywords

Achilles tendon; Deep infection; Open repair; Achilles tendon allograft; Flexor hallucis longus

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Deep infection of Achilles tendon is one of the serious complications that occur after open repair of the tendon. It sometimes leads to a very large tendon defect during the course of treatment. We report on a case of massive defect in Achilles tendon, which was successfully treated with Achilles tendon allograft and flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer.