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This chapter describes endoscopic management of isolated paratendinopathy and endoscopic management of a combination of midportion tendinopathy with paratendinopathy. The approach by means of Achilles tendoscopy is the release of adhesions of the peritendineum, denervation of the tendon, removal of the pathologic tissue of the peritendineum, and endoscopic release or resection of the plantaris tendon at the level of the painful nodule in the Achilles tendon. This chapter describes the anatomical consideration, etiology, and symptoms of Achilles paratendinopathy and tendinopathy. The endoscopic treatment including portals, rehabilitation, and results is given in detail.

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van Dijk, C.N. (2014). Achilles Tendoscopy. In: Ankle Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35989-7_22

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