Repair of an old rupture of Achilles tendon with V-Y tendinous flap / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the surgical method and results of the treatment of chronic rupture of the Achilles tendon using V Y tendinous flap. Methods Nine cases with old rupture of the Achilles tendon, with a mean course of illness of 112 days, were treated with V Y tendinous flap and the tendon gap was 3.2～ 6cm,averaging 4.6cm. Results The mean period of follow up was 2.7 years. The Arner Lindholm method was used to assess the results of surgical treatment, 7 cases of the 9 had excellent results (77.8% ) and 2 cases had good results (22.8% ), with the excellent and good rate being 100% . Conclusion The V Y tendinous flap is a simple and good method for treatment of old rupture of the Achilles tendon.