Learning Objectives of this Pathway:
- Assess various surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches.
- Review and understand the various treatment options for Achilles Tendon repair.
- Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the Achilles.
- Take away important tips and pearls gleaned form case presentations.
- Learn about best practices to achieve optimal outcomes and prevent complications.
Day 1:
Clinical Sessions:
- Anatomy and Physiology: Why this Make Me Nervous
- Surgical and Non-surgical Management of Equinus
- Insertional Tendinopathy
- Intra-Substance Tendinopathy
Surgical Technique Videos:
- Rearfoot Reconstruction – Tendon Achilles Lengthening
- Diabetic Surgery – Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Diabetic Surgery – Open Achilles Tendon Lengthening
Podcasts:
Achilles Tendinopathy
E-Book Chapters:
- Orthobiologics For Foot and Ankle e-Book
Chapter 8 – Clinical Applications of PRP: Achilles Tendonitis
- Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle e-Book
Chapter 13-2 – Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession
JFAS Articles:
- A Prospective Series of Patients with Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy Treated with Autologous-conditioned Plasma Injections Combined with Exercise and Therapeutic Ultrasonography
- Radiofrequency Microdebridement Versus Surgical Decompression for Achilles Tendinosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- A Prospective Cohort Study of Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolic Events in Foot and Ankle Trauma: The Need for Stratification in Thromboprophylaxis?
Day 2:
Clinical Sessions:
Surgical Technique Videos:
- Trauma – Open Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Rearfoot Reconstruction – Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
- Rearfoot Reconstruction – Chronic Achilles Ruptures
Podcasts:
Management of the Chronic Achilles - Insertional vs Non Insertional
E-Book Chapters:
Trauma of the Foot and Ankle e-Book
Chapter 4 – Acute Achilles Rupture
JFAS Articles:
- Surgical Treatment Versus Conservative Management for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Effect of Early Versus Late Weightbearing in Conservatively Treated Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Meta-Analysis
- The Gift Box Open Achilles Tendon Repair Method: A Retrospective Clinical Series
Day 3:
Clinical Sessions:
- Retrocalcanectomy/Achilles Debridement with a Scope-The Better Way
- Managing Post-operative Complications
Surgical Technique Videos:
- Rearfoot Reconstruction – Achilles Insertional Calcific Tendinosis
- Rearfoot Reconstruction – Achilles Reconstruction-Haglund's Resection
Podcasts:
Effect of Early Rehabilitation and Weight Bearing on Tendon and Bone Healing
E-Book Chapters:
Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle e-Book
Chapter 12 – Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy
JFAS Articles:
- Use of a Central Splitting Approach and Near Complete Detachment for Insertional Calcific Achilles Tendinopathy Repaired with an Achilles Bridging Suture
- Operative Treatment of Haglund Syndrome with Central Achilles Tendon-Splitting Approach