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Delayed reconstruction of the calcaneal tendon



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Abstract

Thirteen patients with ruptures of the calcaneal tendon diagnosed more than four weeks after injury were reviewed. Eleven patients had operative reconstruction with tendon shortening and the postoperative follow-up ranged from one to seven years. Isometric and isokinetic measurements, as well as the strength of the triceps surae, all compared favourably with the normal contralateral leg. Only one tendon re-ruptured. Eight of the eleven patients were satisfied with the results and the two patients who had refused reconstruction had worse functional results. Late reconstruction of a ruptured calcaneal tendon is thus a worthwhile procedure.

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