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http://dx.doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.3.114

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

Lee, Jung-Woo (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Kim, Myung-Jin (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Ahn, Jae Hoon (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Byun, Chu-Hwan (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society / v.19, no.3, 2015 , pp. 114-117 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Achilles tendon; Deep infection; Open repair; Achilles tendon allograft; Flexor hallucis longus;
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