Posterior Calcaneal Osteophyte Excision with Subsequent Achilles Tendon Repair

1. Introduction

2. Incision and Achilles Tendon Exposure

3. Raising Flaps Under Superficial Achilles Tendon to Expose Osteophyte; Leave Deep Achilles Tendon Attached if Possible

4. Osteophyte Excision with Osteotome and Rongeur

5. Confirmation of Total Excision with Fluoroscopy

1. Further Osteophyte Excision as Indicated by Fluoroscopy

6. Achilles Tendon Repair with Suture Anchor

7. Closure

8. Dressing and Casting