Plastic Reconstruction of Dehenerative Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using the Bioprosthesis of Xenopericardium

Abstract

Two methods for the plastic reconstruction of degenerative Achilles tendon ruptures have been developed, using biological xenopericardium prosthetics. 21 patients were operated. In cases of tendon gliding surface deformation, the insulating plastic reconstruction was used in 14 of them by wrapping the suture area with xenopericardium; the replacement plastic reconstruction was applied in 7 patients. In case of an unrecoverable defect, the tendons were replaced with a specially formed