Abstract
The surgical approach of severe insertional Achilles tendonitis involves debridement,
repair, and reattachment. Previously described techniques for bone–tendon reattachment
involved the use of suture anchors in the sparsely trabeculated calcaneus. The following
technique tip is a reintroduction of bicortical transosseous fixation previously used
in rotator cuff repairs. Bone tunnels are a viable option in the treatment of insertional
Achilles tendonitis; however, additional research is necessary to validate its efficacy
in this application.
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Published online: July 30, 2012
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