Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy

Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy

It is characterized by pain over boney prominences or spurs located at the posterior superior aspect of the calcaneus. Arthrex has developed the Achilles SpeedBridge, Achilles SutureBridge, and Bio-Tenodesis techniques to address this type of pathology.

It is characterized by pain over boney prominences or spurs located at the posterior superior aspect of the calcaneus. Arthrex has developed the Achilles SpeedBridge, Achilles SutureBridge, and Bio-Tenodesis techniques to address this type of pathology.

Minimally Invasive FiberTak® Achilles SpeedBridge™ Repair Implant System

Minimally Invasive FiberTak® Achilles SpeedBridge™ Repair Implant System

The MIS FiberTak Achilles SpeedBridge repair implant system is a novel concept in Achilles reattachment following Haglund’s debridement. This repair enables an hourglass pattern of FiberTape® suture and knotless rip-stop sutures to be laid over the tendon’s distal end in a completely knotless 4-anchor configuration. The Achilles SpeedBridge repair provides rigid tendon fixation with improved tendon-to-bone opposition, allowing for immediate postoperative weightbearing and range of motion.¹
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1. Arthrex, Inc. Data on file (APT-01462, APT-00924, APT-01140). Naples, FL; 2020.}

Tendon Fixation for Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy

Tendon Fixation for Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy

The FiberTak® Achilles SpeedBridge™ implant system is a novel concept in Achilles reattachment following Haglund’s debridement. This repair enables an hourglass pattern of FiberTape® suture and knotless rip-stop to be laid over the tendon’s distal end in a completely knotless 4-anchor configuration. The Achilles SpeedBridge repair provides rigid tendon fixation with improved tendon-to-bone opposition, allowing for immediate postoperative weightbearing and range of motion.¹
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^{1. Arthrex, Inc. Data on file (APT-01462, APT-00924, APT-01140). Naples, FL; 2007-2019.}

FHL Tendon Transfer

FHL Tendon Transfer

FHL tendon transfer is used for reinforcement of an Achilles repair. Arthrex has developed the Tenodesis Tension-Slide Technique for FHL tendon transfer. The flexor hallucis longus tendon is traced to the calcaneus and harvested. The Tenodesis Graft Sizing Kit is used to determine the tendon diameter and which size implant system to open. The FHL tendon is then transferred to the posterior calcaneus and stabilized with the DX button on the plantar cortex, as well as a Tenodesis screw for aperture fixation.

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