A Wound Complication After Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening Requiring Surgical Excision: A Case Report.
Citation: Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 56(3):680-682, 2017 May - JunPMID: 28476398Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Podiatry | Surgery/Podiatric SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Achilles Tendon/su [Surgery] | *Surgical Wound Dehiscence/et [Etiology] | *Tenotomy/ae [Adverse Effects] | Aged | Debridement | Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/co [Complications] | Humans | Male | Postoperative Complications | Surgical Wound Dehiscence/su [Surgery]Year: 2017Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2003 - present, Available in print through MWHC library:1999-2007ISSN:- 1067-2516
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Journal Article | MedStar Authors Catalog | Article | 28476398 | Available | 28476398 |
Available online through MWHC library: 2003 - present, Available in print through MWHC library:1999-2007
A percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening procedure corrects limited ankle joint equinus by decreasing the pull of the triceps surae complex. The standard technique using 3-incision hemisection described by Hoke is often used in patients with diabetes because of the minimal number of incisions and low risk of wound complications. We describe a patient who underwent percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening with a resultant open wound complication requiring staged surgical debridement.
Copyright (c) 2017 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
English