PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF TENDON AND LIGAMENT REPAIR
Surgical repair of soft tissue structures, including tendon,
ligament, or capsule can be quite challenging. Various
techniques may be utilized in a range of procedures, from
emergent to elective, including laceration, retubularization,
lengthening, and transposition or transfer. Advancements in
repair techniques have been made, as well as modifications of
standard repair techniques. It is the primary aim of this
update to provide specific techniques for many commonly
encountered podiatric procedures. Advancements in core
suture techniques will be discussed for tendon laceration
repair. Additionally, tendon retubularization, tendon
shortening or reefing, and capsule or tendon plication
techniques will be discussed. Current recommendations of
tendon repair guidelines, as well as the above mentioned
specific repair techniques will be reviewed.