Abstract
We performed a reconstruction of the chronic Achilles tendon rupture on 5 patients by use of the fascial flaps of the gastrocnemius as described by Lindholm (1959). During follow-up examinations (average follow-up, 69 months; range, 5 to 144 months), all patients obtained excellent results. We compared the results of end-to-end sutures for fresh Achilles tendon ruptures (average follow-up, 70 months; range, 12 to 149 months). There was no significant difference between the two results. We concluded that this procedure is the treatment of choice for patients with chronic Achilles tendon ruptures.
