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Article: Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons
- Article from:
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Article date:
- August 1, 2009
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CopyrightCopyright Western Pacific Orthopaedic Association Aug 2009. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT
Purpose. To report the mid-term results of flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons.
Methods. 24 men and 12 women aged 56 to 78 (mean, 70) years underwent FHL tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons by a single surgeon. Ruptures were secondary to trauma (n=20), long-term steroid intake (n=12), or chronic renal failure (n=6). Two patients had bilateral ruptures. The mean interval from rupture to surgery was 15 (range, 12-24) weeks. Pre- and post-operative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hind foot scores were compared. Wound healing, push-off, and patient ...