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## Background: Reconstruction of chronic composite defects of the achilles region is difficult, and many techniques have been proposed, most of which are technically complex. a simple and effective technique has not yet been described. ## Methods: Eight patients with chronic composite defects of the achilles tendon underwent reconstruction using a local tendon graft from the soleus tendon and a posterior tibial perforator flap in a single stage. follow-up was 9 to 50 months. ## Results: All reconstructions were successful, without flap loss, infections, or reruptures of the tendon. minor skin graft loss over the flap was a complication in three cases. patient satisfaction was uniformly high. ## Conclusion: The posterior tibial perforator flap combined with a local tendon graft from the soleus tendon is an effective and technically simple solution for reconstruction of chronic infected defects of the achilles tendon of moderate size.

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Author

Pedro C. Cavadas; Luis Landin

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Published

2006

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)