Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Ankle Arthroscopy

Abstract

Whether the operation is performed by endoscopic or open technique, enough bone has to be removed to prevent impingement of the retrocalcaneal bursa between the calcaneus and Achilles tendon. Endoscopic calcaneoplasty has several advantages, including low morbidity, functional aftertreatment, outpatient treatment, excellent scar healing, a short recovery time, and quick sports resumption, in comparison with the open technique. In this chapter, the terminology of Achilles-related pathology is highlighted. The etiology, history, physical examination, and additional diagnostic imaging for detection of chronic retrocalcaneal bursitis are mentioned. The operative technique for endoscopic calcaneoplasty including positioning and detailed description of portal placement and surgical technique is mentioned.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
eBook
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Bywaters EGL (1953) Heel lesions of rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 13:42–51

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • De Leeuw PAJ, Van Dijk CN (2009) Chapter 47: Endoscopic calcaneoplasty. In: Minimally invasive surgery in orthopaedics. Springer, New York, pp 403–409, ISBN 978 0 387 76607 2

    Google Scholar 

  • Goodman LR, Shanser JD (1997) The pre-Achilles fat pad: an aid to early diagnosis of local or systematic disease. Skeletal Radiol 2:81–86

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Haglund P (1928) Beitrag zur Klinik der Achillesehne. Zeitschr Orthop Chir 49:49–58

    Google Scholar 

  • Jerosch J, Nasef NM (2003) Endoscopic calcaneoplasty: rational, surgical technique and early results: a preliminary report. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 11(3):190–195

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Maffuli N, Kahn KM, Puddu G (1998) Overused tendon conditions: time to change a confusing terminology. Arthroscopy 14(8):840–843

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Ogilvie-Harris DJ, Mahomed N, Demaziere A (1993) Anterior impingement of the ankle treated by arthroscopic removal of bony spurs. J Bone Joint Surg Br 75(3):437–440

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Pavlov H, Heneghan MA, Hersh A, Goldman AB, Vigorita V (1982) The Haglund syndrome: initial and differential diagnosis. Radiology 144:83–88

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Puddu G, Ippolito E, Postacchini F (1976) A classification of Achilles tendon disease. Am J Sports Med 4:145–150

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Scholten PE, Van Dijk CN (2006) Endoscopic calcaneoplasty. Foot Ankle Clin N Am 11:439–446

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Theobald P, Bydder G, Dent C, Nokes L, Pugh N, Benjamin M (2006) The functional anatomy of Kager’s fat pad in relation to retrocalcaneal problems and other hindfoot disorders. J Anat 208(1):91–97

    Article  CAS  PubMed Central  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Dijk CN (2006) Hindfoot endoscopy. Foot and ankle clinics, Saunders. 391–414, ISBN 1-4160-3505-2

    Google Scholar 

  • Van Dijk CN, De Leeuw PA, Scholten PE (2009) Hindfoot endoscopy for posterior ankle impingement. Surgical technique. J Bone Joint Surg Am 91:287–298

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Dijk CN, Van Dijk GE, Scholten PE, Kort NP (2001) Endoscopic calcaneoplasty. Am J Sports Med 29(2):185–189

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Dijk CN, Van Sterkenburg MN, Wiegerinck JI, Karlsson J, Maffulli N (2011) Terminology for Achilles tendon related disorders. Knee Surg Sports Traumaltol Arthrosc 19(5):835–841

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Van Sterkenburg MN, Groot M, Sierevelt IN, Spennacchio PA, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Van Dijk CN (2011) Optimization of portal placement for endoscopic calcaneoplasty. Arthroscopy 27(8):1110–1117

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Sterkenburg MN, Muller B, Maas M, Sierevelt IN, Van Dijk CN (2010) The weight-bearing lateral radiograph is useful in diagnosing a retrocalcaneal bursitis. Acta Orthop 81(3):387–390

    Article  PubMed Central  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Wiegerinck JI, Kok AC, Van Dijk CN (2012a) Surgical treatment of chronic retrocalcaneal bursitis. Arthroscopy 28(2):283–293

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Wiegerinck JI, Somford MP, Hoornenborg D, Van Dijk CN (2012b) Eponyms of the Kager triangle. J Bone Joint Surg Am 94(10):e67

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    C. Niek van Dijk

Authors
  1. C. Niek van Dijk
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2014 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

van Dijk, C.N. (2014). Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty. In: Ankle Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35989-7_21

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35989-7_21

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-642-35988-0

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-642-35989-7

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation