A Novel Surgical Technique for the Reconstruction of Chronic Tennis Leg Injury

Tennis leg, a rupture of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle at the musculotendinous junction (MTJ), is common, particularly among middle-aged sports enthusiasts. While acute cases usually resolve with conservative care, optimal surgical strategies for the treatment of chronic injuries remai...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 2; p. e53943
Main Authors Sachinis, Nikolaos Platon, Pantelidis, Emmanouil, Chalidis, Byron, Koukos, Christos, Panagiotis, Givissis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 09.02.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Ankle
Chronic illnesses
Exercise
Injuries
Legs
Middle age
Orthopedics
Range of motion
Scars
Sports Medicine
Surgical techniques
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
medial gastrocnemius
chronic
operative treatment
tennis leg
rupture
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Summary:Tennis leg, a rupture of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle at the musculotendinous junction (MTJ), is common, particularly among middle-aged sports enthusiasts. While acute cases usually resolve with conservative care, optimal surgical strategies for the treatment of chronic injuries remain undefined. This study reviews the current literature and details the successful operative treatment of a 37-year-old male with a 12-month history of tennis leg, employing a novel reverse flap technique from the MTJ's aponeurosis and augmented by a facia lata allograft.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.53943