Reconstruction of Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture After Corticosteroid Injection Using the Midsubstance SpeedBridge Technique With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Case Report

In cases of Achilles tendon rupture following local corticosteroid injection, simple end-to-end repair is often technically difficult because of tendon degeneration, and more invasive Achilles tendon reconstruction is commonly required. We report the case of a 56-year-old man with a partial Achilles tendon rupture after local corticosteroid injection who was treated using the Midsubstance SpeedBridge technique combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and achieved a favorable clinical outcome. This case suggests that a minimally invasive strategy combining the Midsubstance SpeedBridge technique with biologic therapy may be a feasible therapeutic option for Achilles tendon rupture associated with prior local corticosteroid injection.