Episode 42

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Published on:

1st Jun 2022

Tendon Laceration Surgery

In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, walk through a recent tendon laceration surgery. They discuss the surgical procedure to repair this common injury.

 QUOTES:

“You want a locking type suture that will help hold the tendon.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [03:37]

“If you lose a centimeter with that tendon, it’s not that big a deal. They can gain that back with physical therapy.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [07:42]

Top Takeaways:

  • A walk through of the surgical procedure 
  • The type of suture the PODdoctors use to repair the tendon
  • Why it’s important to avoid adhesions
  • The recovery period

What You Will Learn:

  • [00:50] Intro
  • [02:28] The exams to determine the injury
  • [03:26] How the PODdoctors repair the tendon
  • [07:51] Repairing the synovial lining
  • [11:07] How they do the hand ties
  • [16:06] Recovery
  • [16:48] Outro

Resources:

Visit our website: https://thepoddoctors.com/

Book Mentioned: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives: Advanced Treatments for Preventing Amputations in Diabetic Populations by Dr. Damien Dauphinee

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About the Podcast

The PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain
ThePODdoctors are Dr. Damien Dauphinee, double board certified in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery and Wound Management and his partner Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained podiatric surgeon. Each week ThePODdoctors will be discussing aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery to educate our audience on common foot and ankle problems and the latest treatment options available.