Introduction Haglund's deformity is an abnormal bony postero-superior calcaneal prominence which causes the posterior heel pain. Surgery is the choice of treatment after failed conservative management. Both open and endoscopic techniques are used to treat this condition. In this article, we discuss endoscopic calcaneoplasty for the management of such cases. Methods All included patients underwent bi-portal endoscopic calcaneoplasty. Clinical outcomes were assessed by using the visual analog scale (VAS) score and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. The radiological outcome was assessed by a change in the Fowler-Philip angle (FPA). All patients were followed at one month, three months, and six months postoperatively. Results A total of 22 patients were included in this prospective study. Patients were followed up to six months postoperatively. The mean VAS score was 6.32 ± 0.65 which was significantly reduced to 0.91 ± 0.68 (p < 0.001) at six months. Similarly, AOFAS Score was improved to 90.01 ± 2.67 (p < 0.001) from 64.36 ± 7.07 preoperatively. The mean Fowler Philip Angle was reduced from 72.45° ± 3.74° to 65.77° ± 2.25° at six months (p < 0.001). Conclusion Bi-portal endoscopic calcaneoplasty significantly improves clinical outcomes in Haglund's deformity. Compared to open procedures, bi-portal endoscopic calcaneoplasty offers several advantages, including shorter recovery times, smaller incisions, and better clinical results for Haglund's deformity.
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Orthop Traumatol Surg Res
September 2024
15 rue Ampère, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison, France.
Foot Ankle Int
October 2024
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Foot and Ankle Section, Orthopaedics Department, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cureus
June 2024
Department of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Jalaun, IND.
Arthrosc Tech
April 2024
Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
Haglund's deformity refers to the enlargement of the posterosuperior tuberosity of the calcaneus, which can cause debilitating posterior heel pain and swelling. Calcaneoplasty is indicated for the treatment of Haglund's deformity following a failure of conservative treatment. Endoscopic calcaneoplasty confers a few advantages over open surgery and has been growing in popularity as the preferred technique.
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December 2023
Podiatric Medical Student, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH, USA.
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