Strength and Functional Outcomes Following Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Autograft:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

TaylorCabe¹ 

关键词: Hamstring Autograft;    Semitendinosus;    Gracilis;    Achilles Reconstruction;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00175

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:Use of hamstring tendon (gracilis and/or semitendinosus) autografts with limited morbidity and positive outcomes has been well reported in knee ligament reconstructions as well as in foot and ankle applications including chronic Achilles rupture or Achilles tendinosis augmentations. Advantages of hamstring autograft reconstruction when compared to alternative procedures such as local tendon transfers, synthetic grafts, or allografts are better healing and reduced morbidity within the foot and ankle. In this study, we examined the effect of Achilles tendon reconstruction using hamstring autografts on strength and functional outcomes. We hypothesized patients would experience positive outcomes following repair evidenced by significant outcome score improvements and limited ankle plantarflexor and knee flexor strength deficits when compared to patients’ contralateral side and dorsiflexion and extension strength respectively.Methods:Patients who underwent Achilles repair wit...

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