title: Tendoscopy of the ankle.
abstract: In this article, the peroneus longus and brevis, posterior tibial, Achilles, and flexor hallucis longus tendon endoscopy are discussed individually. Tendoscopic indications and surgical technique are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Division of Podiatric Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA. jccdpm@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jeffrey C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.forename: Thurmond D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Lanier
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome