Successful restoration of failed Achilles tendon surgery with semitendinosus and gracilis tendon graft: a case report

ObjectiveThis case presentation aims to highlight the challenges and outcomes associated with a partial tear of the Achilles tendon (AT) in an elite marathon runner. The objective was to restore tendon anatomy and optimize strength recovery through surgical intervention.MethodWe present the case of...

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Main Authors: Yu-Tun Hung, Elaheh Alizargar, Javad Alizargar, Kun-Chin Hung, Chien-Min Chen, Ru-Yu Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1233502/full