Under review
Eccentric or heavy slow resistance loading, modified to avoid end-range dorsiflexion for insertional disease.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Treatment options
Under review
Radial or focused ESWT, alone or combined with loading.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Under review
Platelet-rich plasma, high-volume or other injectable therapies.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Most relevant
Under review
Debridement of degenerate tendon and calcification, Haglund resection, reattachment with anchors, with or without FHL transfer.
Key points
Evidence summary in preparation.
Key papers
| Paper | Year | Design |
|---|---|---|
| Shockwave Therapy for Midportion and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Nail in the Coffin? A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Korakakis V · J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Endoscopic versus open surgery for insertional achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative outcomes. Chen PY · J Exp Orthop · 2025 · Observational / otherKey paper | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Surgical treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review. Traina F · J Biol Regul Homeost Agents · 2016 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2016 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |