Anchor fixation in full section of Achilles tendon: a case report

Authors

  • Alejandro Álvarez López
  • Yenima de la Caridad García Lorenzo

Keywords:

RTA- Ruptura del tendón de Aquiles IRM- Imagen de resonancia magnética USD- Ultrasonido diagnóstico

Abstract

Background: although Achilles tendon’s rupture is a frequent entity, its rupture at the level of its insertion is not common.
Objective: to show a patient who suffered an Achilles' tendon rupture at its insertion and was repaired by an arthroscopic anchor.
Clinical case: a 55-year-old white woman. The patient was taken to the Orthopedic Emergency Department because of left Achilles tendon sharp pain, and inability to walk and move the ankle. At that time a cast was applied in flexion position of the ankle: After three days, having performed previous regional anesthesia and asepsis and aseptic measures the patient underwent surgery, a medial incision was made. The full section was confirmed at this insertion. Later an arthroscopic anchor was used to fix the tendon to bone and the tendon fascia was stitched.
Conclusions: Achilles tendon re-insertion at the level of its insertion could be performed by using arthroscopic anchors. It is a feasible method for patients with ruptures at this level.
DeCS: ACHILLES TENDON/injuries; ACHILLES TENDON/surgery; TENDINOPATHY; MIDDLE AGED; CASE REPORTS.

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Alejandro Álvarez López

Médico ortopedico

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2017-03-27

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Álvarez López A, García Lorenzo Y de la C. Anchor fixation in full section of Achilles tendon: a case report. Arch méd Camagüey [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 27 [cited 2025 Aug. 1];21(2):277-82. Available from: https://revistaamc.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/4940

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2017)

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