title: Outcome of calcaneoplasty in insertional achilles tendinopathy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Insertional Achilles tendinopathy may be associated with Haglund's deformity and result in chronic pain. It is usually refractory to conservative management. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of calcaneoplasty performed in our hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight patients were prospectively evaluated pre- and postoperatively using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot Score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Short Form (SF) 36, as well as satisfaction rate. Average follow-up duration was 12.4 months.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean pre and post-operative AOFAS scores were significantly improved at three and six months. SF 36 improved in most parameters. The postoperative VAS score improved significantly and was 0 at 2 years. The procedure was rated as good to excellent by seven of the subjects.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We recommend calcaneoplasty for the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Calcaneoplasty, Insertional Achilles tendinopathy, Haglund's deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis.
authors.forename: Sm
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Perlis Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis.
authors.forename: Ej
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yeap
authors.affiliation: Perlis Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis.
authors.forename: Yw
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, Perlis.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yazid