Modified surgical approach for retrocalcaneal exostectomy with early return to weight bearing

Michael Perez; Jill A Frerichs; Kevin W Lutz

doi:10.1016/S0891-8422(03)00011-9

Modified surgical approach for retrocalcaneal exostectomy with early return to weight bearing

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2003 Apr;20(2):361-6. doi: 10.1016/S0891-8422(03)00011-9.

Authors

Michael Perez¹, Jill A Frerichs, Kevin W Lutz

Affiliation

¹ Grant Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Department of Medical Education, Grant Medical Center, 111 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USA. r1100rtl@aol.com

PMID: 12776986
DOI: 10.1016/S0891-8422(03)00011-9

Abstract

This procedure is a minimally invasive method of excising a retrocalcaneal exostosis and has been performed at the authors' facility for several years with excellent results and no incidence of Achilles tendon compromise. Postoperative recovery and return to weight bearing are accelerated compared with procedures that reflect the Achilles tendon from its insertion.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Calcaneus / surgery*
Exostoses / rehabilitation
Exostoses / surgery*
Exostoses / therapy
Humans
Podiatry / methods*
Weight-Bearing