V-Y advancement flap for repair of neglected injuries of the Achilles tendon using 2 mini-incisions

V-Y advancement flap for repair of neglected injuries of the Achilles tendon using 2 mini-incisions

Objective: To find a safe repair site for a proximal mini-incision to expose the fascia at the level of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) myotendinous junction (MTJ). Methods: Seventeen anatomic specimens of popliteal fossa, leg, and foot fixed in formalin were dissected, and the perpendicular distanc...

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Main Authors: German Joannas, Leandro Casola, Guillermo Arrondo, Daniel Niño Gomez, Santiago Labbate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Medicina e Cirurgia do Tornozelo e Pé - ABTPé 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of the Foot & Ankle
Subjects:
Achilles tendon/surgery
Rupture/surgery
Tendon injuries
Fascia
Treatment outcome
Online Access:https://jfootankle.com/JournalFootAnkle/article/view/1186

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