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In this case the insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum (heel bone) has not needed to be detached (1).
The FHL tendon (2) and muscle belly (3) are rerouted through the defect in the tendon. The FHL is finally anchored to the bone (calcaneum) with an Arthrex bio-tenodesis screw (not illustrated)

In this case the insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum (heel bone) has not needed to be detached (1). The FHL tendon (2) and muscle belly (3) are rerouted through the defect in the tendon. The FHL is finally anchored to the bone (calcaneum) with an Arthrex bio-tenodesis screw (not illustrated)

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