Degenerative Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair With Regeneten Augmentation

Treating Achilles Tendon Rupture Complicated by Pre-existing Tendinopathy With Repair Augmented With a Bioinductive Collagen Implant

Retrospective Case Series to investigate the effect a bovine collagen patch to augmented repair in acute Achilles tendon rupture with pre-existing tendinopathy

Retrospective Case Series. Investigate the effect a bovine collagen patch to augmented repair in acute Achilles tendon rupture with pre-existing tendinopathy.

Acute Achilles tendon rupture patients all underwent pre-operative ultrasound; those with tendinopathy enrolled into study.

Standard Achilles tendon repair performed; augmented with a bioinductive collagen patch (Regeneten)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pre-operative ultrasound confirmation of tendinopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Underwent lower limb intervention with past 3 months
• Physical or psychological condition impairing ability to consent
• Physical or psychological condition impairing ability to adhere to rehabilitation protocol
• allergy to bovine material
• pregnant individuals