A Systematic Review of Outcomes Following Lisfranc Injury Fixation: Removal vs Retention of Metalwork
Following Lisfranc injury fixation, no consensus exists on whether to routinely remove metalwork. The aim of this study was to evaluate functional outcomes and complications in patients following routine removal of metalwork and in those with retained metalwork.
Study finds similar outcomes for operatively vs. nonoperatively managed ankle fractures
Presented results found no differences in outcomes for patients receiving operative vs. nonoperative management of unstable medial malleolar fractures at 1 year.
Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections can be safely done for tibialis tendinopathy
Results showed ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections into the tibial tendon sheath were a safe nonoperative treatment for patients with posterior tibialis tendinopathy, with the best pain relief in obese patients.
What Is Haglund's Deformity?
Haglund's deformity is a bony bump where your Achilles tendon attaches at the back of your heel bone. Because of its prominence, the bump is subject to the effects of constant friction. This causes redness and irritation, and can cause skin thickening, pain, swelling, and increased skin lines.
Successful Treatment for Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
According to a new study published in Foot & Ankle International (FAI), patients suffering from large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (OLTs) reported pain relief and improved function following structural allograft transplantation, a surgical treatment that takes fresh bone from a cadaveric donor and implants it in the patient's ankle joint.
Midfoot Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Midfoot arthritis is joint inflammation that impacts the middle of the foot. It can cause stiffness and pain. For some, it may cause difficulty walking.
Is a patient with major ankle deformity amenable to successful total ankle arthroplasty?
In an arthritic ankle with severe deformity, the gold-standard treatment used to be an ankle fusion. Now, that treatment option is being challenged and certain deformities may be amenable to replacement, which used to be a relative contraindication.
Ankle replacement: A new gold standard for arthritis
Perceived by patients to cause the same extent of impairment as congestive heart failure and end-stage kidney disease, ankle arthritis affects about 1% of the United States population and mostly occurs from post-traumatic ankle injuries.
Everything you need to know about Jones fracture
A Jones fracture refers to a break between the base and shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the smallest toe.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Feet: What to Know
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects many joints throughout the body, including the feet. RA is an autoimmune disease; it develops when your immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.