Achilles insertional tendinopathy: state of the art

Maffulli, Nicola; Saxena, Amol; Wagner, Emilio; Torre, Guglielmo

doi:10.1136/jisakos-2017-000144

“…As outlined above, open surgical debridement of all pathologies remains a common treatment approach in IAT. Although various surgical approaches are used, 4,15,16,22,26,33,34,38 the MITA appears to be among the most frequently used. 1,7,9,11,13,26,27,32,39 Overall, various studies using this treatment strategy, that is, addressing all pathologies through a MITA, reported good to excellent patient satisfaction rates of more than 80% 7,25,27 with follow-up rates of up to 7 years.…”

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“…Still, in clinical as well as research practice, foot and ankle surgeons should be more precise and list the individual pathologies present, as recommended by van Dijk et al 35 In case of failed nonoperative treatment over a period of 3 to 6 months, 1,2 surgery can be considered. 22 There is an ongoing debate regarding the most beneficial surgical approach, as various of the above-mentioned pathologies associated with IAT can be present in asymptomatic patients as well. Because the identification of the pain-causing pathology is often difficult, open debridement of all pathologies is regularly performed.…”

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Complications Associated With Midline Incision for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Hörterer¹,

Baumbach²,

Oppelt³

et al. 2020

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Background: The midline-incision trans-achillary approach (MITA) is frequently used for addressing all pathologies of insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). The aim of this study was to assess the complication rate and possible influencing factors following a MITA for IAT treatment. Methods: Presented is a retrospective cohort study with current follow-up. Patients treated surgically by a MITA, addressing all pathologies of IAT, between January 2010 and October 2016 at a single reference center with at least 12 months of follow-up were included. General demographics (age, sex, and body mass index), medical history, surgical details (individual and sum of pathologies addressed), and duration of in-hospital stay were assessed. Patient satisfaction, shoe conflict, current employment status, time to return to sports, and type of sports were recorded using a custom questionnaire. Standard statistics, chi-square, and t tests were performed using SPSS. A total of 118 patients (follow-up, 63.4%) with a mean age (± SD) of 50 ± 12 years and a mean final follow-up time (± SD) of 4.2 ± 2.1 were included. Results: Fourteen percent of patients had a minor complication, the majority (75%) of which were surgical site infections. Forty-one percent were limited in their shoe selection, and 32% reported a shoe conflict. Seventy-eight percent were very satisfied, and 89% would recommend the surgery. Neither the individual surgical procedures, their sum, nor any other parameter showed a significant influence on the complication rate. The only factor negatively affecting patient satisfaction was a shoe conflict ( P < .001). Conclusion: The MITA for IAT treatment showed a moderate minor complication rate with good midterm patient satisfaction. However, the approach might predispose patients to shoe conflict, which negatively influences their satisfaction. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective cohort study.

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“…Haglund deformity, first described by Patrick Haglund in 1928, is a prominence in the posterolateral heel that causes posterior heel pain [1]. It is generally associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) and retrocalcaneal bursitis, which comprise the Haglund triad or Haglund syndrome [2,3]. Surgical intervention is a suitable option when conservative treatment for more than 6 months has failed [4].…”

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Comparison of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy versus posterosuperior prominence resection for the treatment of Haglund syndrome

Ge

¹

,

Ma

²

,

Tang

³

et al. 2020

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Background: Haglund syndrome is a common disease that causes posterior heel pain. This study compared the clinical outcomes of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy (DCWCO) and posterosuperior prominence resection (PPR) for the treatment of Haglund syndrome. Methods: This retrospective study included 12 patients who underwent DCWCO and 32 patients who underwent PPR from January 2010 to August 2016. Patients were evaluated using the American Orthopedic Foot Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scale (AOFAS), Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Scale for Achilles tendinopathy (VISA-A), Fowler-Philip angle, Bohler's angle, and calcaneal pitch angle preoperatively and postoperatively (at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and the latest follow-up). Results: Both groups exhibited a significant increase in their AOFAS and VISA-A scores after surgery. The DCWCO group had lower AOFAS scores than the PPR group at 6 months (77.6 ± 5.1 vs. 82.8 ± 7.8; P = 0.037) but had higher scores at the latest follow-up (98.2 ± 2.3 vs. 93.4 ± 6.1; P = 0.030). The DCWCO group had lower VISA-A scores at 3 months (56.9 ± 13.9 vs. 65.2 ± 11.0; P = 0.044) but higher scores at the latest follow-up (98.2 ± 2.6 vs. 94.3 ± 5.0; P = 0.010) than the PPR group. Both groups exhibited significant changes in the Fowler-Philip angle and Bohler's angle after surgery. The postoperative Fowler-Philip angle of the DCWCO group was greater than that of the PPR group (35.9°± 4.9°vs. 31.4°± 6.2°; P = 0.026). However, there was no statistically significant difference in any other angle of the two groups postoperatively. Conclusions: Compared to the PPR group, the DCWCO group had poorer short-term clinical outcomes but provide better long-term function and symptom remission. This method can be a good option for those patients with higher functional expectations.

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“…Haglund deformity, first described by Patrick Haglund in 1928, is a prominence in the posterolateral heel that causes posterior heel pain [1]. It is generally associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) and retrocalcaneal bursitis, which comprise the Haglund triad or Haglund syndrome [2,3]. Surgical intervention is a suitable option when conservative treatment for more than 4 (PPR), retrocalcaneal decompression, and endoscopic treatment, generally have good short-term clinical outcomes [5,6].…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparison of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy versus posterosuperior prominence resection for the treatment of Haglund syndrome

Ge

¹

,

Ma

²

,

Hong

³

et al. 2020

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Background: Haglund syndrome is a common disease that causes posterior heel pain. This study compared the clinical outcomes of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy (DCWCO) and posterosuperior prominence resection (PPR) for the treatment of Haglund syndrome.Methods: This retrospective study included 12 patients who underwent DCWCO and 32 patients who underwent PPR from January 2010 to August 2016. Patients were evaluated using the American Orthopedic Foot Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scale (AOFAS), Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Scale for Achilles tendinopathy (VISA-A), Fowler-Philip angle, Bohler's angle, and calcaneal pitch angle preoperatively and postoperatively (at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and the latest follow-up).Results: Both groups exhibited a significant increase in their AOFAS and VISA-A scores after surgery.The DCWCO group had lower AOFAS scores than the PPR group at 6 months (77.6 ± 5.1 vs. 82.8 ± 7.8; P =0.037) but had higher scores at the latest follow-up (98.2 ± 2.3 vs. 93.4 ± 6.1; P =0.030). The DCWCO group had lower VISA-A scores at 3 months (56.9 ± 13.9 vs. 65.2 ± 11.0; P =0.044) but higher scores at the latest follow-up (98.2 ± 2.6 vs. 94.3 ± 5.0; P =0.010) than the PPR group. Both groups exhibited significant changes in the Fowler-Philip angle and Bohler's angle after surgery. The postoperative Fowler-Philip angle of the DCWCO group was greater than that of the PPR group (35.9°± 4.9° vs. 31.4° ± 6.2°; P =0.026). However, there was no statistically significant difference in any other angle of the two groups postoperatively.Conclusions: Compare to PPR group, the DCWCO group had poorer short-term clinical outcomes but provide better long-term function and symptom remission. This method can be a good option for those patients with higher functional expectations. BackgroundHaglund deformity, first described by Patrick Haglund in 1928, is a prominence in the posterolateral heel that causes posterior heel pain [1]. It is generally associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) and retrocalcaneal bursitis, which comprise the Haglund triad or Haglund syndrome [2,3]. Surgical intervention is a suitable option when conservative treatment for more than 6 months has failed [4]. Common surgical methods, including posterosuperior prominence resection 4 (PPR), retrocalcaneal decompression, and endoscopic treatment, generally have good short-term clinical outcomes [5,6]. However, a few patients still experience some degree of pain after surgery, especially after PPR [7]; therefore, another surgical method is required for better outcomes.Dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy (DCWCO) was first described by Zadek for the treatment of IAT [8]. Keck and Kelly proved that DCWCO was an effective treatment for Haglund deformity in 18 patients [9]. Further, Miller reported that wedge osteotomy of the calcaneus body combined with resection of the superior calcaneus showed good results in 16 patients (18 feet) [10]. Dimitrios treated IAT with dorsal wedge calcaneal osteotomy in 52 athletes, al...

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Achilles insertional tendinopathy: state of the art

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Complications Associated With Midline Incision for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Complications Associated With Midline Incision for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Comparison of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy versus posterosuperior prominence resection for the treatment of Haglund syndrome

Comparison of dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy versus posterosuperior prominence resection for the treatment of Haglund syndrome

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