Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures Treated With Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38094961.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2023.07.013 and PMC identifier 10714297.
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Abstract
The Achilles tendon represents the most commonly ruptured tendon of the human body. Numerous studies have evaluated, throughout the years, management options regarding acute Achilles tendon rupture. Minimally invasive techniques have recently gained more popularity. Endoscopic flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer has been mainly described as a treatment method for neglected Achilles tendon ruptures. However, it has recently been described as an applicable treatment option for acute Achilles tendon ruptures as well. Nevertheless, this procedure is technically quite demanding and should be performed by experienced surgeons. This technical note thoroughly describes the endoscopic flexor hallucis longus transfer technique for acute Achilles tendon ruptures, focusing on the most important technical aspects, thus attempting to simplify and render this procedure more widely accepted.