This video describes a minimally invasive surgical approach for Achilles tendinosis associated with a retrocalcaneal heel spur. The speaker explains that a small incision is made beside the Achilles tendon and that a burr is used to reduce the bone spur. The stated goal is to complete the work without cutting the Achilles tendon.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
We also use a minimally invasive surgery, or MIS, approach for Achilles tendinosis or a retrocalcaneal heel spur, where bone spurs are present within the Achilles tendon. Through a small incision on the side of the Achilles tendon, we use a device called a burr to shave down the bone spur without cutting the Achilles tendon.
Key takeaways
- The video discusses an MIS approach for Achilles tendinosis and retrocalcaneal heel spurs.
- A burr is used through a small incision beside the Achilles tendon.
- The speaker says the approach does not require cutting the Achilles tendon.
