scholarly journals Reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture using the semitendinosus tendon: a case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (3.4) ◽  
pp. 417-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Takeuchi ◽  
Naoto Suzue ◽  
Tetsuya Matsuura ◽  
Kosaku Higashino ◽  
Toshinori Sakai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Semitendinosus Tendon

scholarly journals Operative Outcome of Side-Locking Loop Suture Technique Accompanied by Autologous Semitendinosus Tendon Grafting for Chronic Rupture of Achilles Tendon

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 247301142110035
Author(s):  
Keisuke Tsukada ◽  
Youichi Yasui ◽  
Maya Kubo ◽  
Shinya Miki ◽  
Kentaro Matsui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Scale Score ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Semitendinosus Tendon ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Operative Outcomes

Background: The purpose of this retrospective study was to clarify the operative outcomes of the side-locking loop suture (SLLS) technique accompanied by autologous semitendinosus tendon grafting for chronic Achilles tendon rupture. Methods: A chart review was conducted of consecutive patients treated with the SLLS technique at our department from 2012 to 2017. Postoperatively, a below-knee splint was applied for 2 weeks in 20 degrees of plantar flexion and then active range of motion exercise was started. Partial weightbearing exercise was allowed at 4 weeks according to patient tolerance, and full weightbearing without crutches was allowed at 8 weeks. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale score and the Achilles tendon rupture score (ATRS) were used to evaluate clinical outcomes preoperatively and at the final follow-up. Results: Ten patients (6 men, 4 women) were included in the analysis. Mean AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale score increased significantly from 64.2 ± 5.6 points preoperatively to 95.0 ± 5.3 points at the final follow-up ( P < .001). The mean ATRS also increased significantly from 29.8 ± 4.4 points to 86.2 ± 7.7 points, respectively ( P < .001). Mean time between surgery and ability to perform 20 continuous double-leg heel raises of the operated foot was 13.5 ± 3.4 (range 10-18) weeks. One patient complained of postoperative hypoesthesia in the foot, which had spontaneously resolved by 3 months after surgery. Conclusion: The SLLS technique accompanied by autologous semitendinosus tendon grafting provided successful operative outcomes for patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture regardless of the size of the defect, and thus long-term orthotic use was not needed after surgery. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

scholarly journals Bilateral Levofloxacin-Induced Achilles Tendon Rupture: An Uncommon Case Report and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117954411983522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Edgar Fernández-Cuadros ◽  
Luz Otilia Casique-Bocanegra ◽  
María Jesús Albaladejo-Florín ◽  
Sheila Gómez-Dueñas ◽  
Carmen Ramos-Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Uncommon Case ◽  
Tract Infections

Since the introduction of Fluoroquinolones (FQ) in 1960s, these antibiotics have been used in airway and urinary tract infections, due to absorption, biodisponibility, posology and long half-life time properties. However, several reports state that FQ can cause tendinopathy and rupture. These adverse effects can occur within hours after initial treatment to up to 6 months after withdrawal. FQ-induced tendinopathy was first reported in 1983; since then more than 100 cases have been published. FQ usage can lead to complete tendon rupture and no more than 8 to 15 cases are reported worldwide. Most of rupture cases have been associated to corticoid use and rheumatic, vascular or renal disease. The purpose of this case report is to present the challenging diagnosis of a bilateral rupture of Achilles tendon in an old patient, because of the uncommon of the presentation and to review the current literature on such a debilitating condition.

Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture: A case report

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Garneti ◽  
C. Holton ◽  
A. Shenolikar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture

Chronic Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction using a free semitendinosus tendon graft transfer

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1386-1391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahdi Sarzaeem ◽  
Mohammad Mahdi Bagherian Lemraski ◽  
Farshad Safdari
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Tendon Graft ◽  
Semitendinosus Tendon
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