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Zadek Osteotomy for Treatment of Haglund's Syndrome

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-04-01

Plain-language summary

Haglund's syndrome is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition. * symptom includes insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT), The patient with HS often has a red, irritated, painful heel. And they often complain the enlargement of the posterior heel, which make it more difficult to footwear or sport * Zadek described the Zadek Osteotomy option for the treatment of Haglund's syndrome This operation can change the calcaneus' anatomical length and elevate the distal insertion point of the Achilles tendon \- It is a prospective case series study that will be done in Orthopedics and Traumatology department of Sohag university hospitals on patients suffering from Haglund's syndrome and treated by Zadek osteotomy * This study aims to evaluate short term clinical, radiological and functional outcomes of Zadek osteotomy for treatment of Haglund's syndrome

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. patients below 18 years of age and more than 60 Yrs
. patients of Haglund's syndrome with AT rupture or degeneration
. uncontrolled diabetic patients with or without neuropathic joint destruction,
. Infection such as osteomyelitis.
. Charcot joint.
. Peripheral vascular disease

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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