The Achilles Tendon : An Atlas of Surgical Procedures

This book, written by leading experts in the field, is a comprehensive guide to the best available techniques in Achilles tendon surgery. Each surgical procedure is described step by step, covering all of the approaches employed for the most common and important Achilles tendon pathologies. The clear descriptions are complemented by superb drawings prepared by a medical artist on the basis of photographs supplied by the authors. Pearls and possible pitfalls are identified to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. The book is the outcome of a collaboration among international Achilles tendon experts – the Achilles Tendon Study Group – that has already resulted in four other books on current concepts relating to the Achilles tendon. Like these previous volumes, The Achilles Tendon – An Atlas of Surgical Procedures is based on the highest level of evidence and expertise. It will be invaluable for orthopaedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, and residents, assisting them in their daily clinical work. Front Matter....Pages i-ix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Open Standard Technique....Pages 3-6 Percutaneous Suturing with a Double-Knot Technique....Pages 7-13 Three-Bundle Technique....Pages 15-19 Lace Technique Modified by Segesser and Weisskopf....Pages 21-25 Achillon® Achilles Tendon Suture System....Pages 27-30 Repair of Distal Achilles Tendon Rupture and Reattachment....Pages 31-36 Front Matter....Pages 37-37 Open Debridement of Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy....Pages 39-43 Endoscopic Debridement....Pages 45-49 Front Matter....Pages 51-51 Open Technique....Pages 53-59 Endoscopic Technique for Noncalcified Tendinopathy....Pages 61-67 Open Technique for Calcified Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy....Pages 69-72 Front Matter....Pages 73-73 Open Reconstruction with Gastrocnemius V-Y Advancement....Pages 75-80 Free/Turndown Gastrocnemius Flap Augmentation....Pages 81-84 Free Hamstring Open Augmentation for Delayed Achilles Tendon Rupture....Pages 85-88 Minimally Invasive Peroneus Brevis Tendon Transfer....Pages 89-92 Ipsilateral Free Semitendinosus Tendon Graft with Interference Screw Fixation....Pages 93-97 Endoscopic-Assisted Free Graft Technique with Semi-T Transfer....Pages 99-102 Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer....Pages 103-109 Front Matter....Pages 111-111 Minimally Invasive Lengthening of the Achilles Tendon....Pages 113-118 Gastrocnemius Slide....Pages 119-122 Front Matter....Pages 123-123 Z Shortening of Healed Achilles Tendon Rupture....Pages 125-128 Endoscopically Assisted Mini-open Technique....Pages 129-132 Front Matter....Pages 133-133 Biologics in Tendon Healing: PRP/Fibrin/Stem Cells....Pages 135-146 Back Matter....Pages 147-150 Provides a learned practical well-referenced approach to the various manifestations of achilles tendinopathy, giving illustrated details of management of the conditions depicted. From simple achilles tendinopathy through to acute rupture of the achilles tendon, the authors provide a key reference to all involved in the management of these patients. Delving not only into the anatomy, biomechanics and diagnosis of achilles tendon medicine but also into the management options open to orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians and physiotherapists, no other title has gone into such detail to identify the past, present and future options for the management of achilles tendon injuries.