Graft reconstruction may be used for large defects
Tendon transfer: rerouting of intact tendon in order for it to replace and take on function of another torn or denervated tendon
Tendon lengthening: Z-shaped partial cut of tendon
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Complications of Repair
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Clanton T et al: Minimally invasive Achilles repair techniques. Orthop Clin North Am. 51(3):391-402, 2020
Patel MS et al: Minimally invasive treatments of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Foot Ankle Clin. 24(3):399-424, 2019
Johnson JE et al: Outcomes of the Bridle procedure for the treatment of foot drop. Foot Ankle Int. 36(11):1287-96, 2015
Lui TH: Retrocalcaneal pain after the repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Foot Ankle Spec. 6(4):323-7, 2013
Cohen M: US imaging in operated tendons. J Ultrasound. 15(1):69-75, 2012
Heckman DS et al: Tendon disorders of the foot and ankle, part 2: achilles tendon disorders. Am J Sports Med. 37(6):1223-34, 2009
Reddy SS et al: Surgical treatment for chronic disease and disorders of the achilles tendon. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 17(1):3-14, 2009
DiPaola M et al: Tendon transfers and realignment osteotomies for treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Foot Ankle Clin. 12(2):273-85, vi, 2007
Myerson MS et al: Treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon deficiency with flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer and calcaneal osteotomy. Foot Ankle Int. 25(7):445-50, 2004
Graft reconstruction may be used for large defects
Tendon transfer: rerouting of intact tendon in order for it to replace and take on function of another torn or denervated tendon
Tendon lengthening: Z-shaped partial cut of tendon
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Complications of Repair
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Clanton T et al: Minimally invasive Achilles repair techniques. Orthop Clin North Am. 51(3):391-402, 2020
Patel MS et al: Minimally invasive treatments of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Foot Ankle Clin. 24(3):399-424, 2019
Johnson JE et al: Outcomes of the Bridle procedure for the treatment of foot drop. Foot Ankle Int. 36(11):1287-96, 2015
Lui TH: Retrocalcaneal pain after the repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Foot Ankle Spec. 6(4):323-7, 2013
Cohen M: US imaging in operated tendons. J Ultrasound. 15(1):69-75, 2012
Heckman DS et al: Tendon disorders of the foot and ankle, part 2: achilles tendon disorders. Am J Sports Med. 37(6):1223-34, 2009
Reddy SS et al: Surgical treatment for chronic disease and disorders of the achilles tendon. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 17(1):3-14, 2009
DiPaola M et al: Tendon transfers and realignment osteotomies for treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Foot Ankle Clin. 12(2):273-85, vi, 2007
Myerson MS et al: Treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon deficiency with flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer and calcaneal osteotomy. Foot Ankle Int. 25(7):445-50, 2004
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