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Comparison of open and endoscopic techniques of isolated calcaneoplasty in the surgical treatment of insertional tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon

2024; Elsevier BV; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.otsr.2024.104003

1877-0568

Alexis Thiounn, Guillaume Cordier, Y. Tourné, Thomas Bauer, Olivier Boniface, Nicolas Cellier, Frédéric Leiber, Ronny Lopes, François Molinier, Giovanni Padiolleau, Alexandre Hardy, David Ancellin, Michaël Andrieu, The Francophone Arthroscopy Society Sfa,

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) is primarily caused by mechanical overload. Running and obesity are major risk factors. Medical treatment is limited, and surgery, particularly calcaneoplasty, is sometimes necessary. However, the choice between an endoscopic and open approach remains controversial.