title: Endoscopic Loose Body Removal From Zone 2 Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Sheath.
abstract: Tenosynovial chondromatosis can occur in the flexor hallucis longus tendon sheath. Complete synovectomy and removal of the loose bodies comprise the treatment of choice. An open procedure requires extensive soft-tissue dissection because the flexor hallucis longus tendon is a deep structure except at the hallux. A tendoscopy approach to synovectomy and removal of loose bodies has the advantage of minimally invasive surgery. This technical note outlines pearls and pitfalls and provides a step-by-step guide to performing this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, China.
authors.forename: Tun Hing
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui