Achilles tendon-splitting approach and double-row suture anchor repair for Haglund syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Haglund syndrom is characterized as a painful posterosuperior deformity of the heel with possible causes as tight Achilles tendon, high-arched foot and tendency to walk on the outside of the heel. Surgical treatment may be recommended in cases where of insufficient response to nonoperative treatment. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of central Achilles tendon splitting and double-row suture anchor technique in the surgical treatment of patients with Haglund syndrome. METHODS: 27 patients with Haglund syndrome who underwent central Achilles tendon splitting and double-row suture anchor were retrospectively evaluated. The results were evaluated by the pre- and post-operative American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale and visual analogue scale (VAS). All patients were evaluated radiographically to assess lateral talus-first metatarsal angle (TMTA), Calcaneal pitch angle (CPA), and the Fowler-Philip angle (FPA) preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean preoperative AOFAS score was 47 ± 7 points; at the end of the follow-up period, it increased to 92 ± 4 points (p < 0.001). The mean preoperative VAS score was 9 ± 0.9 points; at the end of the follow-up period, it was 2 ± 0.6 points (p < 0.001). The lateral TMTA (preoperative: 5° ± 2°; follow-up: 4° ± 2°; p < 0.001), CPA (preoperative: 21° ± 5°; follow-up: 20° ± 5°; p = 0.005) and FPA (preoperative: 55° ± 6°; follow-up: 32° ± 3°; p < 0.001) values decreased at the end of the follow-up period. CONCLUSION: In the absence of an improvement to nonoperative treatment methods, central Achilles tendon-splitting approach appears to be an effective and safe treatment option. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Can Collagenase Be Used in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis?

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of subacromial injections of collagenase and corticosteroid in rats with experimentally induced adhesive capsulitis. METHOD: Thirty adult Wistar albino male rats were distributed into 3 groups of 10 rats each after stabilization of their shoulders for 3 weeks: the first group received a single dose of 0.002 mg (0.25 mL) subacromial collagenase; the second group received a single dose of 1.60 mg (0.25 mL) subacromial steroid, and the third group received a single dose of 0.25 mL subacromial saline solution. One week later, we investigated shoulder range of motions, collagen content of the shoulder, and joint cartilage structure. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference in the cartilage damage between the groups (p > 0.05). Fibrosis measurements were significantly lower in the collagenase group than in the steroid and saline groups. There was no significant difference in fibrosis between the steroid and saline groups (p > 0.05). Abduction measurements were significantly higher in the collagenase group than in the steroid and saline groups (p < 0.001). No significant difference in the abduction measurements was observed between the saline and steroid groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: We observed that subacromial injections of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum effectively treated adhesive capsulitis. The results suggest that this treatment could be considered for use in patients with an intact rotator cuff.

Long-Term Efficiency Of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy On Lateral Epicondylitis.

Lateral epicondilytis is a frequent cause of elbow pain in the adult age population. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) effective on long term clinical and functional results in the treatment on patients with lateral epicondylitis. Forty-six patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis for at least 3 months were treated in this study. Clinical evaluation scoring system tests were used before an done year after the treatment for each patients. The VAS improved from 9,3 to 1.8, and the Nirschl values improved from 6,4 to 4.3. In the control group, VAS improved from 8,4 to 7, and the Nirschl values improved from 6,8 to 6,1. ESWT application to LE patients those are resistent to the theraphy, carries beneficial effects to the long term which was previously stated fort he short term, both clinically and functionally.

Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary to Amyloidosis.

INTRODUCTION: ACTS secondary to amyloidosis is a very rare situation in the literature, and here, we present a unique case of ACTS secondary to amyloidosis. CASE REPORT: A 61-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with complaints of numbness in the lateral half of his 1, 2, 3, and 4 fingers of his right hand. These complaints started acutely, and the patient did not have a history of trauma. His clinical examination was suitable for acute carpal tunnel syndrome. DISCUSSION: Carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as acute carpal tunnel syndrome, may occur based on different causes. ACTS is very rare, especially when it is not caused by a trauma. Here, we presented a unique case of ACTS based on amyloidosis. CONCLUSION: It should be kept in mind when ACTS may occur in patients with the diagnosis of amyloidosis.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Dupuytren's Disease.

OBJECTIVES: We investigated the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with Dupuytren's Disease (DD) palmar nodules in an attempt to reduce the contracture, alleviate the pain (if any), increase the range of motion and quality of life, and delay a probable surgery in the long term. METHODS: Patients with DD who presented to our hand surgery clinic and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The treatment was performed by the same physician using the ESWT device once a week for six weeks. The patients were evaluated with the VAS score, Quick-DASH questionnaire, and MAYO wrist score, and their grip strength was measured using a Jamar dynamometer. RESULTS: The mean age of the 23 patients included in the study was 51 years. There was a significant improvement in the second measurement of VAS and DASH scores compared with the preoperative values. The increase in the second and final follow-up measurements of the MAYO score and grip strength results compared with the preoperative values was found significant. The table-top test results turned negative in 16 patients. CONCLUSION: We can suggest that ESWT in the early term can be preferred over costly injections and surgical intervention options as it increases the quality of life and delays the recurrence of contractures.