Minimally invasive endoscopic management of tubercular tenosynovitis of the anterior tibial tendon.

The incidence of tubercular tenosynovitis around the foot and ankle is rare even in endemic areas. We present an unusual case involving the isolated tubercular tenosynovitis of the Anterior Tibial tendon, which was successfully managed through a combination of medical treatment and endoscopic intervention. Our patient, a 30-year-old female, sought medical attention due to a gradually worsening painful swelling localized to the anterior aspect of her left ankle. Diagnostic imaging, specifically Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), revealed alterations in signal intensity within the Anterior Tibial tendon. Importantly, the infection had not spread to involve the ankle joint. We performed both diagnostic and therapeutic tenosynovectomy endoscopically and subsequently sent the tissue for histopathological examination. The histopathological findings revealed the presence of histiocytic granulomas containing Langhans' giant cells, which strongly suggested a tuberculosis infection. Consequently, we initiated anti-tubercular chemotherapy as the treatment approach. Our patient exhibited a positive response to the treatment, and after one year, she experienced complete resolution of the disease. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion for tuberculosis, especially in endemic areas, when encountering unusual presentations. Level of evidence: V.

Minimally Invasive Peroneal Tenodesis Assisted by Peroneal Tendoscopy: Technique and Preliminary Results.

Introduction: Peroneal disorders are a common cause of ankle pain and lateral instability and have been described in as much as 77% of patients with lateral ankle instability. Clicking, swelling, pain, and tenderness in the peroneal tendons track are frequent symptoms, but they can be confused with other causes of lateral ankle pain. The management of peroneal disorders can be conservative or surgical. When the conservative treatment fails, surgery is indicated, and open or tendoscopic synovectomy, tubularization, tenodesis or tendon transfers can be performed. The authors present a surgical technique of tendoscopy associated to minimally invasive tenodesis for the treatment of peroneal tendon tears, as well as the preliminary results of patients submitted to this procedure. Methods: Four patients with chronic lateral ankle pain who were diagnosed with peroneal brevis pathology were treated between 2020 and 2022 with tendoscopic-assisted minimally invasive synovectomy and tenodesis. Using a 2.7 mm 30° arthroscope and a 3.0 mm shaver blade, the entire length of the peroneus brevis tendon and most parts of the peroneus longus tendon can be assessed within Sammarco's zones 1 and 2. After the inspection and synovectomy, a minimally invasive tenodesis is performed. Results: All patients were evaluated at least six months after surgery. All of them reported improvement in daily activities and in the Foot Function Index (FFI) questionnaire (pre-surgery mean FFI = 23.86%; post-surgery mean FFI = 6.15%), with no soft tissue complications or sural nerve complaints. Conclusion: The tendoscopy of the peroneal tendons allows the surgeon to assess their integrity, confirm the extent of the lesion, perform synovectomy, prepare the tendon for tenodesis, and perform it in a safe and minimally invasive way, reducing the risks inherent to the open procedure.

Outcomes of Combined Posterior Tibial Tendon Tendoscopy and Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy for Stage IA Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity.

BACKGROUND: Posterior tibial tendon (PTT) tendoscopy and medializing calcaneal osteotomy (MCO) are among the available techniques for patients presenting with symptomatic flexible hindfoot valgus (stage IA) progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD). The aim of this study was to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes of combined PTT tendoscopy and MCO for patients presenting with symptomatic stage IA PCFD. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed in order to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes of 30 combined PTT tendoscopies and MCO on 27 patients presenting with symptomatic stage IA PCFD, with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Patient satisfaction was assessed at last available follow-up as very satisfied, satisfied, and unsatisfied. Clinical assessment was performed evaluating preoperative and last available follow-up visual analog scale for pain (VAS-P), Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed preoperatively on all patients. Standard weightbearing anteroposterior, lateral, and long axial view radiographs of the foot and ankle were taken preoperatively, immediate postoperatively, at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year postoperatively, and last follow-up evaluation available for each patient. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 38.6 (range, 26-62) months. We registered 27 very satisfied, 1 satisfied, and 2 unsatisfied patients. There was statistically significant improvement on all clinical scores (VAS-P, FAOS and SF-36), as well as on lateral talo-first metatarsal and hindfoot alignment angles. We found low-grade PTT tears in 5 patients (16.67%) in whom preoperative MRI documented PTT tenosynovitis alone. CONCLUSION: We found that combined PTT tendoscopy and MCO provide significant clinical and radiographic improvement for patients presenting with symptomatic stage IAB PCFD. PTT tendoscopy should be considered in the treatment of all surgically addressed flexible valgus feet as it detects tendon tears which are frequently missed on an MRI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.

The Potential of Endoscopic Spring Ligament Repair in Flatfoot Reconstruction.

BACKGROUND: Spring ligament fulfills 2 main important functions: one, supporting the head of the talus and stabilizing the talonavicular joint, and the other, maintaining the longitudinal arch by acting as a static support. In this preliminary report, we describe an endoscopic repair for spring ligament injuries with modified portals. METHODS: We performed a retrospective case series study from February 2019 to January 2022. Posterior tibial tendon and/or associated bone deformities were assessed at the same surgical procedure. All patients were ≥18 years old and they had more than 6 months of follow-up. The procedure was performed in 11 patients. Mean age was 46 years (range 18-63). Ten had concomitant bony realignment surgery, and 8 had posterior tibial tendon surgery. RESULTS: In all patients, endoscopic spring ligament repair could be technically done. The modified portals were used in all procedures as described in the surgical technique. Three patients had a superficial lesion, 1 had a rupture <5 mm, 7 had a rupture >5 mm but not a complete rupture through the entire spring ligament. Most of the patients had good clinical results from the surgery that included endoscopic spring ligament debridement and/or repair at 2 years follow up. CONCLUSION: In this small series we found that endoscopy may be an effective technique to diagnose and treat incomplete spring ligament injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Tendoscopic-Assisted Repair of Distal Peroneus Longus Rupture: A Novel Approach and 2 Case Reports.

LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: Level IV: Case Series.

Outcomes of Percutaneous Achilles Repair Compared With Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer to Treat Achilles Tendon Ruptures.

BACKGROUND: Both percutaneous and endoscopically assisted methods are reported to produce good results in the surgical management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare between a percutaneous method and a recently described isolated endoscopically assisted flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer method as surgical means of management in patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures. METHODS: One hundred seventeen patients were included in the current study and divided into 2 groups: 59 patients who underwent percutaneous Achilles repair (PAR Group) and 58 patients who underwent isolated endoscopic FHL transfer (FHL Group) were compared. Patients were clinically evaluated using American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), and Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA) measures. In addition, ankle plantarflexion power, FHL dynamometry, Tegner activity levels, and return to previous levels of activity were also documented for all patients. RESULTS: Nine months after surgery, patients in the FHL transfer group were more likely to be able to return to normal activities (91% vs 73%, P < .01). Thirty months after surgical treatment, we found no difference in ATRS, AOFAS, ATRA, ankle plantarflexion strength, or Tegner activity scores between study groups. Overall complications were reported in 6 patients in the FHL group (10.3%) and in 8 patients in the PAR group (13.6%). No major neurovascular or skin complications were encountered. CONCLUSION: The current study demonstrated satisfactory and comparable results and complications when comparing isolated endoscopic FHL tendon transfer or percutaneous Achilles tendon repairs in the surgical management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, retrospective controlled trial.

Tendoscopía en disfunción del tendón tibial posterior Estadío I: 8 años de seguimiento / Tendoscopy in stage I Posterior Tibial dysfunction: 8 years follow up

Cuando fracasa el tratamiento conservador en el Estadio I de Disfunción del Tendón Tibial posterior (DTTP), se debe indicar sinovectomía y debridamiento del tendón. En este estudio evaluamos la evolución con 8 años mínimo de seguimiento, de los pacientes con esta patología tratados vía tenoscópica. Este es un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes operados entre el año 2008 y el año 2011. En ese período de tiempo se intervinieron 11 pacientes con esta patología. Sólo 9 de los 11 pacientes operados pudieron ser evaluados. 7 pacientes mejoraron su sintomatología según el VAS y no progresaron a estadio II. En 3 pacientes se evidenció lesión tendinosa durante la tendoscopía y ameritaron reparación a cielo abierto. La sinovectomía tendoscópica del TTP es un procedimiento quirúrgico efectivo para tratar a los pacientes con DTTP Estadio I, rebeldes a tratamiento conservador(AU)

When conservative treatment fails for Stage I Posterior Tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), synovectomy and tendon debridement is indicated. In this study we evaluate tendoscopic treatment results for this pathology with a minimum of 8 years follow up. This is a retrospective study of patients after tendoscopic surgery performed between 2008 and 2011. 9 of the 11 patients were available for evaluation. 7 improved their symptoms according to VAS scale, and did not progress to stage II. In 3 patients tendon tear was visualized during tendoscopy and needed open repair. PTT tendoscopy is an effective surgical treatment to treat Stage I PTTD, failing to conservative treatment(AU)

[Outcome of modified Kidner procedure with tendoscopy for the treatment of painful accessory navicular].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate clinical efficacy of modified kidner procedure with tendoscopy in treating painful accessory navicular. METHODS: From February 2014 to April 2019, 19 patients with painful accessory navicular were admitted, including 13 males and 6 females with a mean age of 26 years old (ranged from 14 to 58 years old), all of which were unilateral symptoms. The courses of disease ranged from 6 to 60 months. All patients received excision of accessory navicular and reconstruction of posterior tibial tendon insertion on navicular with anchor, and the tendoscopy were used to examin the posterior tibial tendon. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) midfoot score and visual analogue scale(VAS) were used to evaluate efficacy before operation and at the latest follow-up. RESULTS: All the patientswere followed up, and the duration ranged from 12 to 73 months, with an average of (35.0±20.9) months. VAS score was 0.20±0.41 at the latest follow-up, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score of 6.33±1.95(t=11.50, P<0.01). AOFAS score was 95.53±5.79 at the latest follow-up, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score of 60.27±21.51 (t=5.71, P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The modified kidner procedure with tendoscopy is a good choice for the treatment of painful accessory navicular, which could obviously relieve foot pain, improve foot function, and has certain clinical efficacy.

Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Treated by Means of Tendoscopy and Endoscopic Synovectomy.

Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the tendon sheath (tenosynovial giant cell tumor) is a rare disorder that is often misdiagnosed because of slow growth and an atypical presentation. Open surgical excision is the treatment of choice, although recurrence is a common complication. In this report, a case of PVNS of the flexor hallucis longus tendon in the ankle and hindfoot is described. The diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopic inspection and biopsy, and complete synovectomy was performed through the endoscope. The patient remained disease free after 24 months of follow up.

Importance of Space-Occupying Anatomical Variations in Peroneal Tendoscopy.

BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that peroneal tendons disorders are more commonly associated with anatomical variations, which could overcrowd the retrofibular groove. METHODS: This single-center retrospective case study covered 84 consecutive cases that had undergone peroneal tendoscopy. Peroneal tendoscopy was performed on 82 patients, predominantly female (3:1) with a median age of 46 years. The preoperative evaluation and all the procedures were performed by a single surgeon using a standardized technique. RESULTS: Two patients required revision surgery 8 and 52 months after the index procedure due to persistent posterolateral ankle pain. Peroneal tendoscopy was performed as a solitary procedure in 45.1% (37/82) of cases, while the remaining cases involved peroneal tendoscopy as a supplementary procedure. Low-lying peroneus brevis muscle belly (LLMB) was the most common finding in this series in 53.7% (44/82) of cases. In 41.5% (34/82) of cases, longitudinal tears of the peroneus brevis tendon were noted. Some patients presented with more than 1 concomitant peroneal tendon pathology. The LLMB was observed in 23.5% (8/34) of cases with a longitudinal tear of the peroneus brevis tendon. CONCLUSION: Peroneal tendon anatomical variations, especially LLMB, were associated with the presence of peroneus brevis tendon ruptures and intrasheath peroneal tendon subluxations as well as posttraumatic posterolateral ankle pain. Due to high rates of undiagnosed and misdiagnosed cases of LLMB preoperatively, we believe special care should be taken to recognize it during tendoscopy. Peroneal tendoscopy is a high-efficiency, low-complication method to treat some peroneal tendon conditions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case series.

Outcome of modified Kidner procedure with tendoscopy for the treatment of painful accessory navicular / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate clinical efficacy of modified kidner procedure with tendoscopy in treating painful accessory navicular.@*METHODS@#From February 2014 to April 2019, 19 patients with painful accessory navicular were admitted, including 13 males and 6 females with a mean age of 26 years old (ranged from 14 to 58 years old), all of which were unilateral symptoms. The courses of disease ranged from 6 to 60 months. All patients received excision of accessory navicular and reconstruction of posterior tibial tendon insertion on navicular with anchor, and the tendoscopy were used to examin the posterior tibial tendon. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) midfoot score and visual analogue scale(VAS) were used to evaluate efficacy before operation and at the latest follow-up.@*RESULTS@#All the patientswere followed up, and the duration ranged from 12 to 73 months, with an average of (35.0±20.9) months. VAS score was 0.20±0.41 at the latest follow-up, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score of 6.33±1.95(@*CONCLUSION@#The modified kidner procedure with tendoscopy is a good choice for the treatment of painful accessory navicular, which could obviously relieve foot pain, improve foot function, and has certain clinical efficacy.

Modified Lateral Position for Achilles Tendon Surgeries: A Technical Tip.

Most Achilles tendon surgeries are performed with the patient in the prone position. Some advocate supine position but the access to the tendon is compromised. We describe an innovative technique wherein the patient is positioned lateral but the surgeon has full access to the Achilles tendon as if the patient were positioned prone. We consider that this technique could be easily reproduced and hence widely adopted.

Endoscopic Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer for the Management of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Prospective Case Series Report With a Minimum of 18 Months' Follow-Up.

Acute Achilles tendon rupture can be treated either surgically or nonsurgically. The flexor hallucis longus (FHL) has been used successfully in patients with large chronic Achilles tendon defects. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical outcomes of isolated endoscopic FHL transfer in patients with acute Achilles tendon ruptures at a minimum follow-up of 18 months. Fifty-six male patients with an average age of 36.3 years who underwent endoscopic FHL transfer as a treatment for acute Achilles tendon ruptures were included. Follow-up was for a mean (± standard deviation) of 27.5 ± 7.29 months. At 18 months postoperatively, the Achilles tendon total rupture score mean was 95 ± 4.26, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score was a mean of 96.4 ± 4.31. The median value for FHL tendon dynamometry on the surgical side was 95.72 (range 70.1 to 142), and 100.7 (range 68 to 161) for the nonoperated side. Mean ankle plantarflexion strength at 18 months was 19.19 ± 2.55 kg • m compared with the uninjured side of 19.27 ± 2.16 kg • m. Relative Achilles tendon resting angle showed a mean of -0.25° ± 2.43°. Magnetic resonance imaging performed at a minimum of 18 months postoperatively showed a homogeneous continuous Achilles tendon signal for 43 patients and heterogeneous signal intensity in 13 patients (23.21%). No patients reported any great toe complaints or symptomatic deficits of flexion strength. No neurovascular or skin complications were encountered. The current study demonstrated satisfactory and comparable results with minimal complications when using the endoscopic FHL tendon transfer in surgical management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures, compared with the currently used methods.

2-Mm Diameter Operative Tendoscopy of the Tibialis Posterior, Peroneal, and Achilles Tendons: A Cadaveric Study.

BACKGROUND: Technical innovation now offers the possibility of 2-mm-diameter operative tendoscopy with disposable arthroscopes and tablet-like control units. The promises of new technology should be critically scrutinized. Therefore, this study assessed whether 2-mm-diameter operative tendoscopy of the tibialis posterior, peroneal, and Achilles tendons was safe and effective in a cadaveric model. METHODS: A 2-mm-diameter arthroscopic system was used to perform a tendoscopic procedure in 10 nonpaired, fresh-frozen, human ankles. Standard tendoscopic portals were utilized. Visual examination and operative reach with tailored tendoscopic instruments within the tendon sheaths were recorded and documented. Adhesiolysis and vincula resections were performed. After dissection, distances between portal tracts and neurovascular structures were measured and the tendons were inspected for signs of iatrogenic damage. RESULTS: The entire tendon sheath and tendon of the tibialis posterior, peroneus brevis, and Achilles tendons were visualized and reached with tailored operative instruments. The proximal part of the peroneus longus tendon was visible and reachable from proximally up to the cuboid bone distally. Adhesiolysis and vincula resections were successfully performed in all specimens. The mean distances between portal tracts and local neurovascular structures ranged between 9.4 and 19.2 mm and there were no cases of contact. None of the tendons showed signs of iatrogenic damage. CONCLUSION: Two-millimeter-diameter operative tendoscopy provided safe and effective visualization and operative reach of the tibialis posterior, peroneal, and Achilles tendons. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Compared with current practice, 2-mm-diameter operative tendoscopy has the potential to make tendoscopy around the ankle less invasive and more accessible. Diagnostic, interventional, and second-look procedures might be performed at substantially reduced risk, time, and costs.

Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Treatment of Haglund Syndrome.

Haglund syndrome is a triad of posterosuperior calcaneal prominence (Haglund deformity), retrocalcaneal bursitis, and insertional Achilles tendinopathy. The sources of pain include the posterior calcaneal wall cartilage, retrocalcaneal and subcutaneous adventitial bursa, and the Achilles tendon. Resection of the posterosuperior calcaneal tubercle, bursectomy, excision of the Achilles tendon pathology, reattachment of the Achilles tendon, gastrocnemius aponeurotic recession, and flexor hallucis longus transfer have been proposed as surgical treatment options. All of them can be performed endoscopically or under minimally invasive approaches.

The distance from the peroneal tendons sheath to the sural nerve at the posterior tip of the fibula decreases from proximal to distal.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to compare the distance from the peroneal tendons sheath to the sural nerve in different points proximally and distally to the tip of the fibula. METHODS: Ten fresh-frozen lower extremities were dissected to expose the nerves and tendons. Having the posterior tip of the fibula as a reference, the distance between the tendons sheath and the sural nerve was measured in each point with a tachometer with three independent different observers. Two measures were taken distally at 1.5 and 2 cm from fibula tip and 3 measures were performed proximally at 2, 3, and 5 cm from fibula tip. Data were described using means, standard deviations, medians, and minimum and maximum values. RESULTS: The average distance between distance between the fibula tip and sural nerve is 16.6 ± 4.4 mm. The average distance between peroneal tendons sheath and the sural nerve at 5 cm, 3 cm, and 2 cm from the proximal fibular tip was 29.6 ± 3.2 mm, 24.2 ± 3.6 mm, and 19.7 ± 2.7 mm, respectively. The average distance between the peroneal tendons sheath and the sural nerve at 2 cm and 1.5 cm distal to fibular tip was 9.1 ± 3.5 mm and 7.8 ± 3.3 mm, respectively. CONCLUSION: The distance from the peroneal tendons sheath to the sural nerve decreases from proximal to distal. As the distance between the peroneal tendons sheath and the sural nerve decreases from proximal to distal, performing the tendoscopy portal more distally would increase the risk of nerve iatrogenic injury.

Arthroscopic and Endoscopic Management of Common Complications After Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.

The list of late complications after calcaneal fracture that can be treated through arthroscopic and/or endoscopic approach continues to expand. The late complications of calcaneal fractures can be classified into 3 groups: (1) those causing focal hindfoot or ankle pain, (2) those causing functional deficit, and (3) those present with diffuse and poorly localized pain. Many group 1 and some group 2 complications can be managed arthroscopically and/or endoscopically. There are usually multiple coexisting sources of the pain. Careful evaluation and analysis of a problem and detailed surgical planning with combination of arthroscopic/endoscopic and open procedures are key to success.

Results of Peroneal Tendoscopy With a Technical Modification.

BACKGROUND:: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of tendoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of peroneal tendon (PT) pathologies, and to evaluate the results of our technical modification. METHODS:: Twenty ankles of 18 patients with retrofibular pain, operated on between 2006 and 2012, were included in this study. Peroneal tendoscopy was performed diagnostically for the patients who were diagnosed as having "peroneal tendinopathy" with physical examination, x-ray, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After being diagnosed by peroneal tendoscopy, patients were definitively treated with either tendoscopy or open surgery. RESULTS:: Thirteen of 20 ankles had accompanying ankle pathology with PT pathology, and the other 7 ankles had no concomitant pathology. We detected peroneal tenosynovitis (PTS) in 13 patients, PT tear in 7 patients, and vincula thickening in 1 patient. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 76 preoperatively, and after 2 years' follow-up the AOFAS score was 96. CONCLUSION:: Tendoscopy is a useful method for the diagnosis and treatment of PT pathologies. The patients with clinical suspicion of PT pathology were treated or diagnosed by peroneal tendoscopy with our technical modification. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Endoscopic Achilles tendon shortening.

Healing in continuity with lengthening of the Achilles tendon is a disabling complication after Achilles tendon rupture. This results in weakness of ankle plantarflexion and a non-propulsive gait on the affected side. The elongated tendon may have to be shortened or reconstructed to re-establish the length and the physiologic tension in triceps surae muscle and allow restoration of push off. This technical note describes the details of endoscopic shortening of the Achilles tendon.

Measuring Visualized Tendon Length in Peroneal Tendoscopy.

BACKGROUND: Despite multiple studies outlining peroneal tendoscopy, no study exists to evaluate how effective tendoscopy is at visualizing the peroneal tendons without missing a lesion. We sought to measure the length of the peroneal tendons that could be visualized using tendoscopy. METHODS: Ten fresh cadaveric specimens were evaluated using standard peroneal tendoscopy techniques. Peroneus longus and brevis tendons were pierced percutaneously with Kirschner wires at the edge of what could be seen through the camera. The tendon sheaths were then dissected and the distances from anatomic landmarks were directly measured. During zone 3 peroneus longus tendoscopy, a more distal portal site was created for the final 5 specimens. RESULTS: The peroneus brevis could be visualized through the entirety of zone 1 and up to an average of 19.5 mm (95% confidence interval, 16.5-22.5) from its insertion onto the base of the fifth metatarsal in zone 2. Peroneus longus could be visualized through the entirety of zones 1 and 2 and up to an average of 9.7 mm from its insertion onto the base of the first metatarsal in zone 3. This distance was decreased significantly with a more distal portal. The muscle belly of peroneus brevis terminated an average of 1.8 mm (-3.7 to 7.3) above the tip of the lateral malleolus. CONCLUSIONS: Despite limitations, these results suggest that the vast majority of the length of the peroneal tendons can be seen during routine peroneal tendoscopy. A more distal skin portal site may improve visualization of zone 3 of peroneus longus. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study confirms the ability of peroneal tendoscopy to see the entire tendon length with appropriate portal placement.