Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis
Purpose. To evaluate outcomes of radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis of the foot and ankle tendons. Methods. Records of 7 men and 8 women (16 feet) aged 27 to 65 years who underwent radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis (combined with other procedures for other pathology) of th...
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| author | Ewe Juan Yeap Keen Wai Chong William Yeo Inderjeet Singh Rikhraj |
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| description | Purpose. To evaluate outcomes of radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis of the foot and ankle tendons. Methods. Records of 7 men and 8 women (16 feet) aged 27 to 65 years who underwent radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis (combined with other procedures for other pathology) of the Achilles, posterior tibial, and peroneal tendons were retrospectively reviewed. The visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain status, the Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire for quality of life, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores for functional status of the patients were determined pre- and post-operatively. Results. All patients reported significant reduction in pain at 3 months, with more than 63% attaining VAS scores of 0 at 6 months. AOFAS scores were significantly improved at both 3 and 6 months. Most components of SF-36 scores improved at 6 months except those for general health and role emotional; only those for bodily pain improved significantly. At postoperative month 3 and 6 respectively, 93 and 100% of the patients had their expectations met, whereas 93 and 88% had good-to-excellent satisfaction. There were no major complications. Conclusions. Radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis of the foot and ankle achieves good short-term outcomes and pain relief. It may be combined with other procedures for maximal benefit. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0422339d2426427991d0bb11942c1d4c2022-12-22T00:39:26ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery2309-49902009-12-011710.1177/230949900901700317Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle TendinosisEwe Juan Yeap0Keen Wai Chong1William Yeo2Inderjeet Singh Rikhraj3 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, SingaporePurpose. To evaluate outcomes of radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis of the foot and ankle tendons. Methods. Records of 7 men and 8 women (16 feet) aged 27 to 65 years who underwent radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis (combined with other procedures for other pathology) of the Achilles, posterior tibial, and peroneal tendons were retrospectively reviewed. The visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain status, the Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire for quality of life, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores for functional status of the patients were determined pre- and post-operatively. Results. All patients reported significant reduction in pain at 3 months, with more than 63% attaining VAS scores of 0 at 6 months. AOFAS scores were significantly improved at both 3 and 6 months. Most components of SF-36 scores improved at 6 months except those for general health and role emotional; only those for bodily pain improved significantly. At postoperative month 3 and 6 respectively, 93 and 100% of the patients had their expectations met, whereas 93 and 88% had good-to-excellent satisfaction. There were no major complications. Conclusions. Radiofrequency coblation for chronic tendinosis of the foot and ankle achieves good short-term outcomes and pain relief. It may be combined with other procedures for maximal benefit.https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700317 |
| spellingShingle | Ewe Juan Yeap Keen Wai Chong William Yeo Inderjeet Singh Rikhraj Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| title | Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis |
| title_full | Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis |
| title_fullStr | Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis |
| title_short | Radiofrequency Coblation for Chronic Foot and Ankle Tendinosis |
| title_sort | radiofrequency coblation for chronic foot and ankle tendinosis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700317 |
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