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June 3, 2026The Korean Journal of Sports MedicineOpen Access

Bioinductive Collagen Implant (REGENETEN) for the Treatment of Iatrogenic Achilles Tendinosis in an Adolescent: A Case Report

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SBSuk Ho BaekJSJi-Su ShinJPJung-Gwan Park

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Overview

Case report demonstrates successful treatment of achilles tendinosis in an adolescent athlete, suggesting effective intervention options.

Key Points

  • To explore the treatment of iatrogenic Achilles tendinosis using a bioinductive collagen implant in an adolescent.
  • 15-year-old male athlete presented with chronic Achilles pain due to repeated peritendinous injections.
  • Treatment involved minimal debridement and augmentation with a bioinductive collagen implant (REGENETEN).
  • Postoperative care included a 2-week short leg cast followed by an accelerated rehabilitation protocol using a VACOped brace.
  • At the 3-month follow-up, the patient was completely pain-free (visual analog scale, 0/10).
  • Successfully returned to sports activities after treatment.

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Baek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc6cddee9eb8c0dce7bf7https://doi.org/10.5763/kjsm.2026.44.2.138
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