Table 1 Indications and contraindications for minimally invasive, endoscopic Achilles tendon reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendons with Endobutton stabilization
Indications - neglected Achilles ruptures with end gap > 3 cm - neglected partial damage (>50 %) resulting from Achilles tendon dysfunction - failure of previous conservative and surgical treatment | |
Contraindications - metabolic disorders - infections |