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The operative treatment of chronic calcaneal paratenonitis
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A new, safe and simple technique is described for conservative management of chronic calcaneal paratenonitis, with results including early return to full activity in one of the patients gained an Olympic gold medal; others have attained international prominence.Abstract:
The conservative management of chronic calcaneal paratenonitis is time-consuming and often unsatisfactory. A new, safe and simple technique is described. The crural fascia on both sides of the tendon is incised and left open, adhesions around the tendon are trimmed away, the strongly hypertrophied portions of the paratenon are removed and mobilisation is begun immediately after operation. Between 1961 and 1978 201 such operations were performed on 182 patients 62 of whom were top-ranking Finnish athletes. Only five patients were not athletes. The results, including early return to full activity, were excellent in 169, good in 25 and poor in seven cases. After operation one of the patients gained an Olympic gold medal; others have attained international prominence.read more
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Achilles Tendon Injuries in Athletes
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Chronic Achilles tendinopathy. A survey of surgical and histopathologic findings
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