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- The Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the body, leading to various management options being studied over the years.
- Minimally invasive techniques, particularly endoscopic flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer, are becoming more popular for treating both neglected and acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
- This technical note provides a detailed description of the endoscopic transfer technique, aiming to simplify the procedure for broader surgical acceptance while emphasizing the need for experienced surgeons to perform it.
Article 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.
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