SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2021
Nonoperative treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06986759 (Comparative Effects of Laser and Extracorpeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy.), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Comparative Effects of Laser and Extracorpeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy.
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Mid-portion and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sports medicine - open · 2022Pooled it
- The Impact of Hinge Position and Wedge Orientation in Zadek Osteotomy across Different Foot Morphologies: A Virtual Surgical Simulation Study.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Short-term Outcomes of Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy in Cavus vs Non-Cavus Feet: A Comparative Multi-Center Study.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Quantitative Radiographic Morphology of Posterior Calcaneal Spurs Independently Predicts Patient-Centered Outcomes After Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: An MCID and PASS Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Ultrasound- and Colour Doppler-Guided WALANT Surgery for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Prospective Case Series on 53 Consecutive Patients.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy with Haglund's Deformity: A Progressive Approach to Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
- Current Concepts in the Nonoperative Management of Achilles Tendon Pathologies: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Comparing Dry Needle Therapy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2025Review
- [Effectiveness analysis of channel-assisted minimally invasive repair technique combined with flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for Achilles tendon sleeve avulsion].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
- Outcomes of Revision surgery for surgically treated insertional Achilles tendinopathy.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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- A Comparative Study of the Graston Technique and Alfredson Protocol in the Management of Achilles Tendinopathy.Cureus · 2024Article
- Percutaneous vs Open Zadek Osteotomy for Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy and Haglund's Deformity: A Systematic Review.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Recurrence rates for surgically treated insertional Achilles tendinopathy.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
- Heel Pain Management in Haglund's Deformity Targeting Sural Nerve Branches under Ultrasound Guidance: Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2024Article
- [Achilles tendon pathologies].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Review
- Therapeutic effects following extracorporeal shock wave therapy for insertional and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.Asia-Pacific journal of sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation and technology · 2023Article
- Fluoroscopic and Endoscopic Calcaneal Exostosis Resection and Achilles Tendon Debridement for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: Surgical Techniques.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
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7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundInsertional Achilles tendinopathy is difficult to manage, and there is no definite consensus on which nonoperative treatment is superior over the others. We aim to provide a clear summary of the best available evidence for nonoperative treatment specific to insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
methodsLiteratures were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to October 2020. The results were evaluated independently by two reviewers and assessed against the inclusion/exclusion criteria. All included articles were assessed for methodological quality, and study characteristics were extracted.
resultsTwenty-three studies (containing 35 groups) were eligible for the final review. The treatments included eccentric training, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), injections, and combined treatment. Visual analog scale (VAS), Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire, AOFAS, satisfaction rate, and other scales were used to assess the clinical outcome.
conclusionCurrent evidence for nonoperative treatment specific for insertional Achilles tendinopathy favors ESWT or the combined treatment of ESWT plus eccentric exercises.
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