Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy for Achilles Tendinopathy Is a Surgical Procedure With Similar Complications.

Abstract

Percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy is a relatively new treatment option for multiple types of tendinopathy. However, a paucity of high-level data is available on its use for chronic Achilles tendinosis. The present case series details the complications associated with the use of this technique. When considering percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy, the surgeon should be cognizant that it is a surgical procedure with complications similar to those of other Achilles tendon surgeries.

• Authors: Patrick J Sanchez, John F Grady, Amol Saxena
• Journal: The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (J Foot Ankle Surg) 2017 Sep - Oct Vol. 56 Issue 5 Pg. 982-984 ISSN: 1542-2224 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 28842108 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2017 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Achilles Tendon (injuries, surgery)
• Adult
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Recovery of Function
• Sampling Studies
• Tendinopathy (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Tenotomy (methods)
• Treatment Outcome
• Ultrasonography, Interventional (methods)
• Young Adult