A Novel Insertional Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair After Heel Spur Debridement: A Case Report.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
JBJS Case Connector
Abstract
CASE: We report a case of a 46-year-old woman who suffered an insertional Achilles tendon rupture secondary to a fall after undergoing retrocalcaneal and Achilles tendon debridements with flexor tendon transfer. Examination revealed posterior ankle pain with insertional Achilles tendon retraction. Treatment options included continued immobilization vs. surgical repair. She underwent Achilles tendon tenodesis to the calcaneus using a combined gastrocsoleus recession and Krackow suture technique.
CONCLUSION: At the 1-year follow-up, examination revealed pain-free return to normal function. In the presence of a ruptured Achilles tendon with retraction, this repair provided sufficient lengthening and fixation of the Achilles tendon complex.
First Page
1
Last Page
4
DOI
10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00442
Publication Date
1-5-2022
Recommended Citation
Casciato D, Mendicino R, Steginsky B. A Novel Insertional Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair After Heel Spur Debridement: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Jan 5;12(1). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00442. PMID: 34986130.