Managing the complex tendo Achilles defect involves reconstructing the Achilles tendon
as well as providing soft tissue cover to the heel area. The advent of microsurgery
has revolutionised the reconstruction of this difficult defect providing a number
of options to the reconstructive surgeon. We present a case of complex tendo Achilles
defect reconstructed by the latissimus dorsi free flap.
KEY WORDS
Complex defect - reconstruction - tendo-Achilles