[Minimally invasive repair of an impingement induced partial tear of the anterior Achilles tendon in a top level athlete].
OBJECTIVE
A rarely described Achilles tendon lesion resulting from Haglund's disease and its repair is presented.


METHODS
An analysis of the respective clinical records was carried out.


RESULTS
Haglund's resection was performed from a 3 cm lateral transverse approach. A coincidental anterior Achilles tendon partial tear was repaired by transversal U-sutures.


CONCLUSIONS
A minimally invasive repair of a partial tear of the anterior Achilles tendon is feasible and effective.
Orthopädische Abteilung, Sportmedizinisches Institut, Frankfurt am Main. lohrer@smi-frankfurt.de
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014463:Ultrasonography