Tibialis anterior tenosynovitis: Avoiding extensor retinaculum damage during endoscopic debridement.

Maquirriain, Javier; Sammartino, Martín; Ghisi, Juan P; Mazzuco, Juan · Arthroscopy · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Tibialis anterior tenosynovitis is a rare orthopaedic condition that usually resolves with conservative treatment. Surgery may be required for chronic cases and endoscopy seems to be a valid therapeutic alternative. During debridement of the hypertrophic synovium, care must be taken to avoid damaging the extensor retinaculum to prevent potential postoperative bowstring phenomenon of the tendon.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy