Abstract
The main goal with surgical repair of tendons is to restore its anatomic structure and function while returning the patient to a pre-injury activity level. Complications arising from peroneal tendon can include infection, dehiscence, sural neuritis, recurrence, weakness, painful adhesions, and reduced function and strength. In particular, painful adhesions can reduce tendon function and make patients apprehensive about returning to full activities. This case series evaluated the success of augmenting peroneal tendon repairs with a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber wound matrix to help reduce painful adhesions, increase tendon excursion, and facilitate a rapid return to normal function. Twelve patients were selected over the course of six months to undergo peroneal tendon repair augmented with the synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix. The patients were followed for up to 11 months until they were released from care, and results showed that the majority of the patients experienced a significant reduction in pain and returned to normal activity between two and five months. Given the successful outcomes, the authors advocate for the use of the synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix with peroneal tendon repairs.
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