Tibialis anterior tenosynovitis: Avoiding extensor retinaculum damage during endoscopic debridement.

Abstract

Tibialis anterior tenosynovitis is a rare orthopaedic condition that usually resolves with conservative treatment. Surgery may be required for chronic cases and endoscopy seems to be a valid therapeutic alternative. During debridement of the hypertrophic synovium, care must be taken to avoid damaging the extensor retinaculum to prevent potential postoperative bowstring phenomenon of the tendon.

• Authors: Javier Maquirriain, Martín Sammartino, Juan P Ghisi, Juan Mazzuco
• Journal: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association (Arthroscopy) Vol. 19 Issue 2 Pg. E9 (Feb 2003) ISSN: 1526-3231 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 12579138 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Ankle Injuries (surgery)
• Debridement (methods)
• Endoscopy (methods)
• Female
• Golf (injuries)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Middle Aged
• Synovectomy
• Tendon Injuries (prevention & control)
• Tendons (pathology)
• Tenosynovitis (rehabilitation, surgery)