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View article: Preoperative Cannabis Use and Ankle ORIF Outcomes: Higher Risks of Infection, Nonunion, and Reoperation
Preoperative Cannabis Use and Ankle ORIF Outcomes: Higher Risks of Infection, Nonunion, and Reoperation Open
Background: With the widespread legalization and rising prevalence of cannabis use, understanding its impact on perioperative outcomes has become clinically critical. Although recent orthopaedic research has examined cannabis-related risks…
View article: Cell and molecular profiles in peripheral nerves shift toward inflammatory phenotypes in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Cell and molecular profiles in peripheral nerves shift toward inflammatory phenotypes in diabetic peripheral neuropathy Open
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus caused by metabolic toxicity to peripheral axons. We aimed to gain deep mechanistic insight into the disease using transcriptomics on tibial and sural ne…
View article: Risk of Postoperative Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients with Preoperative Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Colonization
Risk of Postoperative Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients with Preoperative Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Colonization Open
Background/Objectives: While methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization is a known risk factor for surgical site infections, no definitive recommendations exist regarding preoperative S. aureus screening and decoloniza…
View article: Comparison of energy expenditure with level of amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus
Comparison of energy expenditure with level of amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus Open
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the leading cause of non‐traumatic lower extremity amputations in the USA. After these amputations, patients exhibit reduced mobility and increased energy demands of walking. The best surgical practice is to prese…
View article: Re‐infection after treatment for moderate and severe diabetic foot infections
Re‐infection after treatment for moderate and severe diabetic foot infections Open
To investigate risk factors for re‐infection and compare the outcomes in people with diabetic foot infections. A retrospective chart review was conducted, and 294 hospitalised patients with moderate to severe diabetic foot infections (DFIs…
View article: Four-Year Analysis of a Five-Year Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic Recurrence and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing
Four-Year Analysis of a Five-Year Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic Recurrence and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: The majority of hallux valgus (HV) corrections have been historically performed via a two-dimensional, transverse plane-focused approach, which has demonstrated high long-term recurr…
View article: Does complete resection of infected bone improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis?
Does complete resection of infected bone improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis? Open
The objective of the study was to compare outcomes in patients with complete surgical resection versus partial resection of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (OM). A post hoc analysis of 171 patients with OM was performed using data from two ran…
View article: Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Assessing Interventions for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration
Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Assessing Interventions for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration Open
OBJECTIVE Diabetes affects 537 million people globally, with 34% expected to develop foot ulceration in their lifetime. Diabetes-related foot ulceration causes strain on health care systems worldwide, necessitating provision of high-qualit…
View article: Development of a Core Outcome Set for studies assessing interventions for Diabetes- related Foot Ulceration
Development of a Core Outcome Set for studies assessing interventions for Diabetes- related Foot Ulceration Open
Objective:Diabetes mellitus affects 537 million people globally, with 34% expected to develop foot ulceration in their lifetime. Diabetes-related foot ulceration cause strain on healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating provision …
View article: Usage of Tranexamic Acid for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis of 144,344 Patients
Usage of Tranexamic Acid for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis of 144,344 Patients Open
Background: The literature is inconclusive regarding the potential complications of tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic drug, for total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study is to compare complication rates and patient o…
View article: Serum Fructosamine as an Indicator of Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Foot and Ankle Surgery
Serum Fructosamine as an Indicator of Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Foot and Ankle Surgery Open
Background: Patients with poor glycemic control are at increased risk of postoperative complications. Hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c ) has traditionally been used to assess preoperative glycemic control, but with limitations. More recently, fruct…
View article: Deciphering the molecular landscape of human peripheral nerves: implications for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Deciphering the molecular landscape of human peripheral nerves: implications for diabetic peripheral neuropathy Open
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus that is caused by metabolic toxicity to peripheral axons. We aimed to gain deep mechanistic insight into the disease process using bulk and spatial RNA s…
View article: Racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes among patients with hip fracture: A retrospective matched cohort study
Racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes among patients with hip fracture: A retrospective matched cohort study Open
Introduction: This study investigated the impact of race/ethnicity on post-operative complications, revisions, costs, and time to admission among patients with hip fracture surgically managed with hip plating, nailing, hemiarthroplasty, to…
View article: Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures: A database study comparing patients with and without diabetes
Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures: A database study comparing patients with and without diabetes Open
Treatment of calcaneal fractures in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is challenging. The purpose of this study was to compare post‐operative outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for calcaneus fracture in patients …
View article: <scp>MRSA</scp> infection, re‐infection and clinical outcomes in diabetic foot infections
<span>MRSA</span> infection, re‐infection and clinical outcomes in diabetic foot infections Open
The aim was to investigate methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) incidence, conversion and outcomes in diabetic foot infections (DFIs). This is a pooled patient‐level analysis of combined data sets from two randomised clinical…
View article: Complications of periprosthetic fracture revision vs aseptic revision of total knee arthroplasty
Complications of periprosthetic fracture revision vs aseptic revision of total knee arthroplasty Open
View article: Charcot neuroarthropathy in persons with diabetes: It's time for a paradigm shift in our thinking
Charcot neuroarthropathy in persons with diabetes: It's time for a paradigm shift in our thinking Open
The aim of this paper is to review the recent literature regarding the epidemiology and surgical management of Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy (CNO). We propose that a fundamental change in the approach and assumptions regarding the histori…
View article: Addressing Biomechanics Matters in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Addressing Biomechanics Matters in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers Open
View article: Primary Endpoint Analysis for a Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic Recurrence and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing
Primary Endpoint Analysis for a Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic Recurrence and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: The majority of hallux valgus (HV) corrections have been historically performed via a two-dimensional, transverse plane-focused approach, which has demonstrated high long-term recurr…
View article: Success of transmetatarsal amputation for limb salvage in patients with peripheral artery disease
Success of transmetatarsal amputation for limb salvage in patients with peripheral artery disease Open
Limb salvage is a difficult path for patients to travel as there is no guarantee of the outcome, often the major factor is perfusion. For patients who underwent transmetatarsal amputation (TMA), success rate is crucial as the next option i…
View article: Total knee arthroplasty in dialysis patients: a national in-patient sample-based study of perioperative complications
Total knee arthroplasty in dialysis patients: a national in-patient sample-based study of perioperative complications Open
View article: Republication of “The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections”
Republication of “The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections” Open
Diabetic foot ulcers and infections are common complications of diabetic foot disease. Additionally, these complications are a common cause of morbidity and impose a substantial burden to the patient and society. It is imperative to unders…
View article: Complications and Costs Associated With Ethnicity Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study
Complications and Costs Associated With Ethnicity Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study Open
Black patients experienced significantly greater rates of complications and higher total costs; whereas, Asian and Hispanic patients did not have significant differences in complications but did have higher costs. Therefore, this study ali…
View article: Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of active Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus (IWGDF 2023)
Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of active Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus (IWGDF 2023) Open
The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) has published evidence‐based guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease since 1999. This is the first guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of active…
View article: Total Hip Arthroplasty in Nonagenarians – A National In-Patient Sample-Based Study of Perioperative Complications
Total Hip Arthroplasty in Nonagenarians – A National In-Patient Sample-Based Study of Perioperative Complications Open
Background Nonagenarians are a rapidly expanding population in the United States. These patients are met with increasing rates of hip arthritis, necessitating the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, there is currently limited i…
View article: Definitions and criteria for diabetes‐related foot disease (IWGDF 2023 update)
Definitions and criteria for diabetes‐related foot disease (IWGDF 2023 update) Open
Multiple disciplines are involved in the management of diabetes‐related foot disease and a common vocabulary is essential for clear communication. Based on the systematic reviews of the literature that form the basis of the International W…
View article: Diagnosis and treatment of active charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
Diagnosis and treatment of active charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review Open
Background There are uncertainties regarding the diagnostic criteria, optimal treatment methods, interventions, monitoring and determination of remission of Charcot neuro‐osteoarthropathy (CNO) of the foot and ankle in people with diabetes…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Unicompartmental Total Knee Arthroplasty and High Tibial Osteotomy: Time to Total Knee Arthroplasty and Other Outcome Measures
Comparative Analysis of Unicompartmental Total Knee Arthroplasty and High Tibial Osteotomy: Time to Total Knee Arthroplasty and Other Outcome Measures Open
View article: Fractures and dislocations of the foot and ankle in people with diabetes: a literature review
Fractures and dislocations of the foot and ankle in people with diabetes: a literature review Open
Diabetes (DM) increases fracture risk, and bone quality depends on type diabetes type, duration, and other comorbidities. Diabetes is associated with a 32% increased relative risk (RR) of total fractures and 24% increased RR of ankle fract…
View article: Results of an Interim Analysis of a Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing
Results of an Interim Analysis of a Prospective Multicenter Study Assessing Radiographic and Patient Outcomes Following Triplanar Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with Early Weightbearing Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: The majority of hallux valgus corrections are performed via a two dimensional approach with 1st metatarsal osteotomy and translation in the transverse plane. This approach has demons…