title: Achilles tendoscopy.
abstract: Noninsertional Achilles tendon-related problems can be treated well by an endoscopic approach if they do not respond to nonoperative management. Understanding the anatomy and the mechanical aspects of the hindfoot and having experience with endoscopic procedures are necessary. A retrospective study of 20 patients showed good results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. steenstra@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ferry
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Steenstra
authors.forename: C Niek
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: van Dijk
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis