Reinforced lengthening Achilles tendon Z-plasty – ex vivo assessment of biomechanical augmentation with surgical-fiberlock technology
We conclude that the use of an interpenetrating biomaterial scaffold represents a promising new approach for improving biomechanical tendon properties, which may have an implication on the stability of tendon suture, lengthening and tendon transfer procedures as well as on post-operative management and earlier mobilization.
Authors
- Elias Bachmann
- Thomas Dreher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4166-5207)
- Arend Nieuwland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5676-6839)
- Jess G. Snedeker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8115-0275)
- Andrea Moehl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5657-4727)
Institutions
- University of Zurich (CH)
- ETH Zurich (CH)
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering (CH)
- University Hospital of Zurich (CH)
- Universitätsklinik Balgrist (CH)
- University Children's Hospital Zurich (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Orthopaedics
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-025-06481-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Universität Zürich