Posterior Calcaneal Osteophyte Excision with Subsequent Achilles Tendon Repair
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Procedure Outline
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Incision and Achilles Tendon Exposure
- 3. Raising Flaps Under Superficial Achilles Tendon to Expose Osteophyte; Leave Deep Achilles Tendon Attached if Possible
- 4. Osteophyte Excision with Osteotome and Rongeur
- 5. Confirmation of Total Excision with Fluoroscopy
- 6. Achilles Tendon Repair with Suture Anchor
- 7. Closure
- 8. Dressing and Casting
- Further Osteophyte Excision as Indicated by Fluoroscopy
