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achilles reconstruct with flexor hallucis transfer - operative indications
achilles reconstruct with flexor hallucis transfer - operative considerations

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-A chronic Achilles rupture.

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-The posterior Tibial nerve

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-Tendon with "whip stitch"

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-Biotenodesis screw "roped" onto tendon
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Achilles reconstruct with

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-Hole for Bio-tenodesis screw
1-attached insertion of achilles
2-Fhl being routed through the defect in the achilles
3-hole drilled at right angles to insertion of achilles(for maximum pull out strength with biotenodesis screw) with Arthrex Biotenodesis drill. A guide wire (on set ) is inserted and then overdrilled with an appropriatley sized cannulated drill bit (same size as implant or 1mm bigger and 2mm deeper than length of implant). Go to Bio-tenodesisKit.