07 March 2026 : Clinical Research
Achilles Tendon Release in Clubfoot: Radiological Comparison of Needle and Scalpel Techniques
Hilmi Alkan
ABDEF 1*, Mehmet Murat Bala CG 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952038
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952038
Table 2 Comparison of patients who underwent percutaneous Achilles tenotomy with a needle or a scalpel and the control group (n=number of feet).
| Variables | Needle (n=74) | Scalpel (n=56) | Control (n=50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talo–first metatarsal angle (°) | 2.0 (−10.0 to 6.9) | −7.3 (−11.7 to 4.5) | −4.7 (−10.9 to 4.5) | 0.099 |
| Tibiocalcaneal angle (°) | 77.8 (73.4–78.8) | 77.0 (70.5–81.1) | 65.4 (58.2–72.0) | |
| Talocalcaneal angle (°) | 29.3 (26.7–33.8) | 28.1 (25.6–33.7) | 45.9 (40.8–49.4) | |
| Dorsiflexion angle (°) | 15.0 (15.0–20.0) | 15.0 (10.0–20.0) | 20.0 (20.0–30.0) |