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A1 Duhamel, Patrick
A1 Mathieu, Laurent
A1 Brachet, Michel
A1 Compere, Sophie
A1 Rigal, Sylvain
A1 Bey, Eric
T1 Reconstruction of the Achilles Tendon with a Composite Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap with Vascularized Fascia LataA Case Report
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2010
FD November 3
VO 92
IS 15
SP 2598
OP 2603
DO 10.2106/JBJS.I.01578
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.I.01578
AB 
Reconstruction of a segmental loss of the Achilles tendon combined with defects in soft-tissue coverage creates a challenge for the surgeon. We present the case of a patient who had combined loss of the Achilles tendon and overlying soft-tissue coverage. The patient was managed successfully with a single surgical procedure involving a composite anterolateral thigh free flap with vascularized fascia lata. The functional outcome of the reconstructed ankle and morbidity in the donor thigh were evaluated at one year with use of a kinetic dynamometer combined with magnetic resonance imaging.