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View article: ACL Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-Year Analysis of Injury Rate and Return to Play, and Performance Metrics by Player Position
ACL Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-Year Analysis of Injury Rate and Return to Play, and Performance Metrics by Player Position Open
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most debilitating injuries in professional soccer, often leading to extended recovery times and performance impacts. While much is known about ACL injury outcomes in Europ…
View article: Poster 188: Achilles Tendon Rupture Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-year Analysis of Injury Rate and Return to Play
Poster 188: Achilles Tendon Rupture Injuries in Major League Soccer: A 10-year Analysis of Injury Rate and Return to Play Open
Objectives: Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are critical injuries that substantially impair the performance of athletes, particularly those involved in sports requiring explosive movements and rapid directional changes, such as soccer. Thes…
View article: Wound Complications of Rapide Vs Nylon Sutures in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Wound Complications of Rapide Vs Nylon Sutures in Foot and Ankle Surgery Open
Background Nylon sutures are the most commonly used sutures for closing surgical wounds and require a postoperative suture removal visit. Absorbable sutures improve patient satisfaction by circumventing these visits. The primary aim of thi…
View article: Hands-On or Gloved Approach? Unveiling Patient Experiences in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinics
Hands-On or Gloved Approach? Unveiling Patient Experiences in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinics Open
Background Literature suggests that patients view medical examination gloves as often overused and opportunities for cross-contamination. Little research focuses on the patient’s perception of their surgeon when performing a physical exami…
View article: Applicant Factors for Matching Into an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship
Applicant Factors for Matching Into an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship Open
Background: Over the past 2 decades, various initiatives have aimed to enhance diversity in orthopaedic surgery, promoting greater racial, ethnic, and gender equity. Building on this progress, demographic data on orthopaedic fellowship mat…
View article: Wound Complications of Rapide vs Nylon Sutures in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Wound Complications of Rapide vs Nylon Sutures in Foot and Ankle Surgery Open
Submission Type: Other Research Type: Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control study, Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies Introduction/Purpose: Nylon sutures are the most commonly used sutures for closing surgical wounds and require…
View article: Hands-on or Gloved Approach? Unveiling Patient Experiences in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinics
Hands-on or Gloved Approach? Unveiling Patient Experiences in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinics Open
Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Current literature suggests that patients feel medical exam gloves are often overused or used inappropriately, while also having concerns about the possibility of cross-contamination with glove utiliza…
View article: Prospective Evaluation of Rate of Hindfoot/Ankle Fusion with Augment Injectable Bone Graft
Prospective Evaluation of Rate of Hindfoot/Ankle Fusion with Augment Injectable Bone Graft Open
Category: Hindfoot; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Augment ® Bone Graft is a mixture of rhPDGF-BB, beta-TCP and bovine collagen which has received FDA approval for use as a substitute for autografts during hindfoot and/or ankle arthrodesis. A…
View article: 3D Printed Titanium Wedges for Distraction Arthrodesis of the Subtalar Joint
3D Printed Titanium Wedges for Distraction Arthrodesis of the Subtalar Joint Open
Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Distraction arthrodesis of the subtalar joint is performed to restore height and correct deformity in the case of subtalar joint arthrosis, malalignment of the rear foot, calcaneal fracture, or othe…
View article: Prospective Evaluation of Rate of Fusion with Augment Injectable Bone Graft
Prospective Evaluation of Rate of Fusion with Augment Injectable Bone Graft Open
Category: Hindfoot; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: Augment ® Bone Graft is a mixture of rhPDGF-BB, beta-TCP and bovine collagen which has received FDA approval for use as a substitute for autografts during hindfoot and/or a…
View article: The Use of a Sustained Dynamic Compression Intramedullary Nail for Subtalar Arthrodesis
The Use of a Sustained Dynamic Compression Intramedullary Nail for Subtalar Arthrodesis Open
Category: Hindfoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Subtalar arthrodesis has traditionally been performed using fixation made of titanium or stainless steel. While these devices can provide initial compression, the compressive loads can be los…
View article: Poster 228: Hamstring Muscle Injuries in Major League Soccer: An Analysis of Injury Rate, Associated Factors, and Return to Play
Poster 228: Hamstring Muscle Injuries in Major League Soccer: An Analysis of Injury Rate, Associated Factors, and Return to Play Open
Objectives: To examine (1) the rate and time to return to play (RTP) after hamstring muscle injury, (2) investigate the rate of reinjury after RTP, and (3) investigate conditions that are associated with increased severity of injury or inc…
View article: Lisfranc Injury in the Athlete
Lisfranc Injury in the Athlete Open
Lisfranc injuries refer to a disruption or destabilization of the Lisfranc joint complex or tarsometatarsal joint complex. These injuries are relatively rare; however, clinical signs are subtle with the injury diagnosis frequently missed. …
View article: Tantalum Spacer Augmentation of Large Bony Defects in Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Tantalum Spacer Augmentation of Large Bony Defects in Hindfoot Arthrodesis Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is a common surgical technique used in the treatment of various hindfoot pathologies. Large osseus defects are particularly challenging with a h…
View article: Paediatric ankle cartilage lesions: Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle
Paediatric ankle cartilage lesions: Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle Open
This international consensus derived from leaders in the field will assist clinicians with the management of paediatric ankle cartilage lesions.
View article: Incidence of Injury for Professional Soccer Players in the United States: A 6-Year Prospective Study of Major League Soccer
Incidence of Injury for Professional Soccer Players in the United States: A 6-Year Prospective Study of Major League Soccer Open
Background: Despite an abundance of injury research focusing on European professional soccer athletes, there are limited injury data on professional soccer players in the United States. Purpose: To describe the epidemiology of injury acros…
View article: Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond and Ankle Instability With Ankle Cartilage Lesions: Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle
Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond and Ankle Instability With Ankle Cartilage Lesions: Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Cartilage Repair of the Ankle Open
Background: An international consensus group of experts was convened to collaboratively advance toward consensus opinions based on the best available evidence on key topics within cartilage repair of the ankle. The purpose of this article …
View article: Acute foot and ankle injuries and time return to sport
Acute foot and ankle injuries and time return to sport Open
Foot and ankle sports injuries encompass a wide spectrum of conditions from simple contusions or sprains that resolve within days to more severe injuries that change the trajectory of an athlete’s sporting career. If missed, severe injurie…
View article: Radiographic Outcomes of Intramedullary Fixation of the Distal Fibula in Unstable Ankle Fractures
Radiographic Outcomes of Intramedullary Fixation of the Distal Fibula in Unstable Ankle Fractures Open
Category: Trauma; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Intramedullary fixation of the distal fibula in unstable ankle fractures provides an alternative treatment strategy to traditional techniques and may reduce the complication profile. While ofte…
View article: Functional Outcomes and MRI Results Following Knotless Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Functional Outcomes and MRI Results Following Knotless Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures Open
Category: Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: The surgical techniques for primary repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures have evolved from large open incisions to mini-open and percutaneous techniques. Studies have demonstrated that less…
View article: A Prospective, Randomized Investigation of Syndesmosis Injury Fixation
A Prospective, Randomized Investigation of Syndesmosis Injury Fixation Open
Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Syndesmotic disruption occurs in 10 to 13% of all ankle fractures. It is present in 15 cases per 100,000 of the general population. There has been debate on the best treatment for syndesmotic i…
View article: A Prospective Randomized Investigation Comparing Functional Outcomes of Syndesmotic Suture-Button Fixation to Screws
A Prospective Randomized Investigation Comparing Functional Outcomes of Syndesmotic Suture-Button Fixation to Screws Open
AIM : To compare functional outcomes and adverse events of surgically treated syndesmotic injuries with either screws(s) or a suture-button device(s). It was hypothesized that suture-button fixation would provide equal clinical results wit…
View article: Dynamic Lisfranc Joint Repair Concept: Surgical Technique for a Synthetic Neoligamentplasty
Dynamic Lisfranc Joint Repair Concept: Surgical Technique for a Synthetic Neoligamentplasty Open
Background.Isolated Lisfranc ligament and some other combined ligament injuries to the Lisfranc Joint Complex are frequently found in clinical practice, and surgical treatment is commonly indicated.In order to achieve favorable outcomes fo…
View article: InternalBrace Has Biomechanical Properties Comparable to Suture Button but Less Rigid than Screw in Ligamentous Lisfranc Model
InternalBrace Has Biomechanical Properties Comparable to Suture Button but Less Rigid than Screw in Ligamentous Lisfranc Model Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Lisfranc injuries occurring between the medial cuneiform and base of the 2nd metatarsal require anatomic fixation. Suture button and screws are standard techniques for fixation, but …
View article: A Prospective, Randomized Suture-button vs Screw Syndesmotic Fixation
A Prospective, Randomized Suture-button vs Screw Syndesmotic Fixation Open
Category: Ankle, Arthroscopy, Sports Introduction/Purpose: Syndesmotic disruption occurs in 10 to 13% of all ankle fractures. It is present in 15 cases per 100,000 of the general population. There has been debate on the best treatment for …