Biomechanical consequences of Zadek osteotomy in insertional achilles tendinopathy: A virtual surgical simulation study.

Background: The Zadek osteotomy modified by Taylor (ZO) is a surgical technique used to treat insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) by reducing the heel's prominence and elevating the Achilles tendon insertion. This study aims to analyze the biomechanical consequences of IAT after ZO using a virtual surgical simulation with a specific software.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 20 wtbearing computed tomography (WBCT) scans of IAT patients was conducted.