The Foot
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 194-197, December 2000

A safer incision for surgical repair of ruptured tendo calcaneus

  • S. Ahuja

      Affiliations

    • *Department Of Orthopaedics, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
    • ,
  • R.P. Usgaocar

      Affiliations

    • †Department Of Burns & Plastics, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK

Abstract 

We report on a modified skin incision for open surgical repair of tendo calcaneus following spontaneous rupture. The incision has been used in 25 patients and the results presented. The outcome has been very encouraging. This skin incision provides a safe approach to the site of tendon rupture and repair. We suggest that this incision has a preventative role in avoiding potential wound complications, which contribute to the morbidity and risks of the procedure. The incision also significantly improves the quality of the resultant scar.

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PII: S0958-2592(00)90644-8

doi:10.1054/foot.2000.0644

The Foot
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 194-197, December 2000

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