V-Y Tendon Plasty for Reconstruction of Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Medium-term and Long-term Follow-up

Orthopaedic Surgery
Yangjing LinLiu Yang

Abstract

To evaluate the surgical results of V-Y tendon plasty in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture during medium and long-term follow-up. Between June 2005 and September 2017, 20 patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture underwent V-Y tendon plasty in our hospital. The mean injury-to-surgery time was 20.4 weeks (range, 4-96 weeks). The Matles test and an improved Thompson test was used to examine Achilles tendon rupture. These patients were not able to stand on the tiptoes of the injured lower extremity. X-ray tests ruled out the chance of fracture and were used to examine the Kager triangle. MRI was used to confirm the final diagnosis. The function of the ankle and the foot was assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS). V-Y tendon plasty for Achilles tendon reconstruction was performed. A below-knee cast was used to keep the ankle in plantar flexion (up to 20°) for 4 weeks. Non-weight-bearing exercise was allowed with crutches. After 4 weeks, partial weight-bearing was allowed. Physical exercises were performed under rehabilitation guidelines. At 10-12 weeks postoperation, patients began to return to daily life activity levels withou...Continue Reading

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