Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	113562
Country	Japan

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Control Study
Article Title	Characterizing posterior calcaneal spur fractures in insertional Achilles tendinopathy: A case control study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kenichiro Nakajima
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Corresponding Author	Kenichiro Nakajima, Director, MD, Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yashio Central General Hospital, 845 Minamikawasaki, Yashio-shi, Saitama 340-0814, Japan. nakajimakenichiro@hotmail.co.jp
Key Words	Achilles tendon; Diagnostic imaging; Pathology; Severity of illness index; Heel spur; Tendinitis; Computed tomography
Core Tip	Spur fractures were frequently identified in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy, more commonly among men. Cases with spur fractures had a longer mean spur length. A spur length of 9.0 mm demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for predicting spur fractures. Spur fractures may require surgical intervention due to their nature as stress fractures caused by sustained traction forces from the Achilles tendon on the spur.
Citation	Nakajima K. Characterizing posterior calcaneal spur fractures in insertional Achilles tendinopathy: A case control study. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-29 05:17
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-29 05:18
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-09-09 10:03
Return for Revision	2025-09-09 10:03
Revised	2025-10-09 07:59
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-19 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-19 10:57
Articles in Press	2025-12-19 10:57
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