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Achilles Tendons

Achilles Tendon
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Description

Tendon that joins the calcaneus to the gastrocnemius muscle

Franchises

Sports Medicine

Brand

FlexiGRAFT®

Clinical Application

  • Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Reconstruction of Posterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Achilles Tendon Repair
  • Tendon soft tissue augmentation

Features and Benefits

  • Can be used for multi-ligament surgery
  • Can be trimmed to accommodate physician's surgical procedure
  • Allows for bone to bone interface

 

Alternative Products

If Achilles Tendon Reconstruction- use Achilles Tendon with bone block, Fascia Lata, Anterior Tibialis, Posterior Tibialis.

If ACL/PCL Reconstruction, use Patellar Ligament, Fascia Lata, Semitendinosus, Gracilis

Frozen Description Size
FAT Achilles Tendon w/o Bone Block L ≥ 160 mm
FATB Achilles Tendon w/Bone Block L ≥ 160 mm; Bone Block Length ≥ 25 mm
FATB10 Pre-Shaped Achilles 10 mm Diameter Dowel
FATB11 Pre-Shaped Achilles 11 mm Diameter Dowel
FATBC Achilles Tendon w/Bone Block (no porosity requirements) L ≥ 140 mm


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