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- Title
Tissue expansion for repair of severely complicated Achilles tendon ruptures.
- Authors
Möller, Michael; Karlsson, Jon; Lind, Karin; Mark, Hans; Fogdestam, Ingemar
- Abstract
We report on two patients with severely complicated Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR), including re-rupture, postoperative deep infection and subsequent tissue loss. Tissue expansion was used to facilitate tendon reconstruction and to ensure good healing potential with skin closure without tension. Tissue expansion is a valid option in patients with complicated ATR. The outcome for the two patients described here was good, with improved function and no major complications.
- Subjects
TISSUE expansion; ACHILLES tendon injuries; TENDONS; SURGICAL site infections; HEALING; INFECTION
- Publication
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2001, Vol 9, Issue 4, p228
- ISSN
0942-2056
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s001670000185