Outcomes of flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon transfer in the treatment of Achilles tendon disorders

Chronic Achilles tendinopathy represents one of the most common disorders of the Achilles tendon. The hallmark of chronic Achilles tendinopathy is the replacement of organized fribrillar collagen by anarchic fibrotic scar tissue. It can occur at the tendon insertion or in its midsubstance. Operative treatment is considered in patients who do not respond to conservative therapies [1]. Spontaneous ruptures might complicate the clinical course of the disease during its late stage [2], with up to 97% of the ruptured tendons presenting histological findings of chronic tendinopathy [3].
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research