Endoscopic Application of a Collagen Scaffold for Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy.

ABSTRACT: This technical note explores Achilles tendinopathy treatment, focusing on the endoscopic application of a bioinductive collagen scaffold, a different approach to this prevalent condition. Indications include symptoms of midportion Achilles tendinopathy that have not responded to nonsurgical treatment. A co-axial 2-portal Achilles tendoscopy using a 30° 4-mm arthroscope is performed with the patient in a prone position. The procedure involves standard Achilles tendoscopic debridement and adhesiolysis, followed by the scaffold's introduction through the proximal portal in a rolled-up state; this bioinductive collagen scaffold is then unfolded arthroscopically and on-laid over the tendinopathy site under tendoscopic visualization. The bioinductive scaffold is then anchored with soft-tissue an

SUBMITTER: Ling SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519970 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature