Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy: Latest and Emerging Techniques by the Leaders! (AANA22)-Arthroscopic Debridement of Heel Pain

Arthroscopic Debridement of Heel Pain_Achilles Tendon

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The speaker discusses advanced endoscopic techniques for treating Achilles tendon and plantar fascia issues. Using arthroscopy, conditions from the calf to the plantar fascia can be addressed, including gastrocnemius recession, Achilles tendinopathy, and heel spurs. The talk highlights minimally invasive procedures such as Strayer and Baumann releases, endoscopic debridement, longitudinal tenotomies, and plantar fasciotomy. Case studies demonstrate successful surgeries under local anesthesia with minimal recovery. The speaker emphasizes precision, preservation of key structures, and patient outcomes, promoting endoscopic approaches as effective, less invasive alternatives to open surgery for tendon and heel pathologies.

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Phinit Phisitkul, M.D.

Keywords

endoscopic techniques

Achilles tendon

plantar fascia

minimally invasive surgery

heel spurs