Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Lew C. Schon, MD; Jennifer L. Shores, MAT; Frances D. Faro, MD

Anand M. Vora, MD; Lyn M. Camire, MA, ELS; Gregory P. Guyton, MD

Abstract
Background:  
In patients with Achilles tendinosis, Achilles tendon debridement can be supplemented with flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer. Outcomes have not been studied prospectively in older, sedentary, and overweight patients.