Abstract

Objective To conclude the method and experience of reconstruction of achilles tendon rupture with peroneus longus tendon transfer.Methods In 24 cases,reconstruction the achilles tendon ruptured by cutting the peroneus longus tendon at the distal end and transferred through subcutaneous tunnel.Results According to ArnerLindholm critera,14 cases were graded as excellent,10 cases as good.No rerupture of Achilles tendon occurred.There were 2 cases occurred wound infection and 1 conglutination.Conclusions The suspected Achilles tendon rupture in patients with a serious medical examination did not lead to an achilles tendon rupture is the major cause of misdiagnosis.Avoid misdiagnosis,as soon as possible after surgery and gradual rehabilitation exercise is to improve the efficacy of effective measures.The peroneus longus tendon transfer is a safe and satisfied way to reconstructing the old and certain fresh rupture of the Achilles tendon. Key words: Achilles tendon; Peroneus longus tendon; Reconstruction

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