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. 2023 Apr 16;12(5):e661–e665. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.01.001

Table 2.

Pearls and Pitfalls of Endoscopic Screw Removal, Debridement of the Peroneal Tendons, and Subtalar Joint and Lateral Calcaneal Ostectomy for Management of Chronic Heel Pain After Calcaneal Fracture

Pearls Pitfalls
  • 1.

    The proximal portal is created at the point where the peroneal tendons cross the posterior edge of the posterior subtalar joint, so that the portal can be used to visualize the peroneal tendons, the posterior subtalar joint, and lateral calcaneal wall.

  • 2.

    70° arthroscope can be used to improve visualization of the sinus tarsi.
  • 1.

    The location of the proximal portal may be variable due to distorted anatomy of a malunited calcaneus.

  • 2.

    In case of significant tears of the peroneal tendons, endoscopic debridement is not sufficient, and open repair should be performed.