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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2018

Tendoscopic Synovectomy of Tibialis Anterior Tendon of the Ankle.

Jeffrey Chun Yin Lee, Tun Hing Lui

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Jeffrey Chun Yin LeeDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, China.
Tun Hing LuiDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, China.
North District Hospital · HKTuen Mun Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tenosynovitis of the tibialis anterior tendon may occur as an overuse injury due to repetitive foot dorsiflexion. Most cases respond to conservative treatment with rest, shoe modification, anti-inflammatory agents, and physical therapy. Surgery may be required for chronic cases recalcitrant to conservative treatment. Other causes of tibialis anterior tenosynovitis include rheumatologic and infectious conditions. Classically, an operation on the tibialis anterior tendon is performed with open approach requiring dissection of the extensor retinacula. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe the technical details of a tendoscopic approach to synovectomy of the tibialis anterior tendon. This can preserve the integrity of the extensor retinacula.

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PMID30591869
PMCPMC6305870
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