J Korean Orthop Assoc. 1994 Apr;29(2):690-696. Korean.
Published online Oct 26, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.2.690
Published online Oct 26, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.2.690
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Case Report
Reconstruction Of Achilles Tendon Using Fascia Using Fascia Lata Allogrft: A Case Report
Dae Kyung Bae,
Jung Soo Han,
Gi Un Nam,
Jong Jin Kim
and Jae Keun So
Abstract
We had a female patient with soft tissue tumor involving large portion of Achilles tendon. After resection of tumor, Achilles tendon was reconstructed using an allogenic human fascia lata manufactured by Pfrimmer-Viggo. EMG findings on postoperative 8 months show marked improvement of function of medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles. Biopsy specimen of fascia lata allograft, which was acquired during TAL 8 months postoperatively, shows myxoid degeneration, a few lymphocytic infiltration and some foreign body giant cells. Functional, histologic and EMG findings suggest that human fascia lata allograft could be used to bridge defect of Achilles tendon being resected during tumor surgery.
Keywords
Fascia lata allograft; Reconstruction of Achilles tendon
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