Endoscopic Release of Master Knot of Henry.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27284522.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2015.08.007 and PMC identifier 4886624.
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Abstract
A post-traumatic partial tear of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the master knot of Henry and the resultant fibrosis of the knot can result in pain at the medial foot arch or posteromedial ankle pain with trigger hallux. Open debridement of the master knot of Henry is indicated if the symptoms do not improve with nonoperative treatment. The open procedure requires extensive soft-tissue dissection because the master knot of Henry is a deep structure. Endoscopic release of the master knot of Henry is an alternative to the open procedure and has the advantage of less surgical trauma and potential for less chance of recurrence of fibrosis of the master knot of Henry.