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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 Flexor Hallucis transfer-The tendon tensioned

Achilles reconstruct with Flexor Hallucis transfer-The tendon tensioned
1-Tendo Achilles
2-Fhl muscle
3-Fhl tendon marked for use with Biotenodesis screw and with "whip stitch" through its end to allow control (The mark is made once the tendon is appropriately tensioned at the point of reinsertion and corresponds to the proximal/superior pole of the drilled hole.10mm of tendon is left distal to this to insert into the hole) 4-insertion point in calcaneum.