Open AccessA Regenerated Achilles Tendon with Good Function One Year After Total Extirpation Due to Infection – A Case Report
Author(s) -
Martin Granath,
Pär Hedlund,
Christoph Spang,
Håkan Alfredson
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s360704
Subject(s) - achilles tendon , medicine , achilles tendon rupture , heel , tendon , surgery , tendinopathy , anatomy
Delayed Achilles tendon ruptures leaving large defects are difficult to treat, and the potential for tendon regeneration is thought to be limited. Furthermore, post-operative wound healing problems, sometimes including infections, can be challenging to treat and negatively affect rehabilitation.