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SUBMITTER: Lui TH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5020525 | biostudies-other | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Arthroscopy techniques 20160509 3
Tenosynovial chondromatosis can occur in the flexor hallucis longus tendon sheath. Complete synovectomy and removal of the loose bodies comprise the treatment of choice. An open procedure requires extensive soft-tissue dissection because the flexor hallucis longus tendon is a deep structure except at the hallux. A tendoscopy approach to synovectomy and removal of loose bodies has the advantage of minimally invasive surgery. This technical note outlines pearls and pitfalls and provides a step-by- ...[more]