Article published: Novel surgical management of tibialis anterior tendinosis using an anchor augment

Dr Naude published an article in collaboration with Prof Nick Saragas and Dr Paulo Ferrao on the surgical management of tibialis anterior tendinosis.

Tibialis anterior (TA) tendinosis is a rare condition often missed or diagnosed late as a tendon rupture, causing significant morbidity to the patient.

The objective of this paper was to describe a surgical technique for the management of TA tendinosis: Debridement, repair, and augmentation with a suture anchor without tendon transfer.

The conclusion was that Tibialis anterior tendinosis is an uncommon degenerative process. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can prevent tendon rupture. This case series of debridement, repair, and augmentation with a suture anchor showed high patient satisfaction and good clinical outcomes without needing a tendon transfer.

Read the full article here: https://jfootankle.com/JournalFootAnkle/article/download/1694/1894/18774