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View article: Dysphagia in Parkinson´s disease. A 5-year follow-up study
Dysphagia in Parkinson´s disease. A 5-year follow-up study Open
Background and objective Dysphagia at time of diagnosis suggests atypical parkinsonism instead Parkinson´s disease (PD). Our aim was to analyze the frequency of dysphagia in patients with early PD comparing with a control group and to iden…
View article: A Hallux Valgus Surgical Planning Survey Using WBCT-based 3D Printing
A Hallux Valgus Surgical Planning Survey Using WBCT-based 3D Printing Open
Background: Recent literature highlights the importance of treating hallux valgus (HV) as a 3-dimensional (3D) deformity. Although 3D printing may enhance visualization of the multiplanar aspects of HV, its influence on surgical planning r…
View article: Use of the MNCD Classification to Monitor Clinical Stage and Response to Levodopa-Entacapone-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Infusion in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
Use of the MNCD Classification to Monitor Clinical Stage and Response to Levodopa-Entacapone-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Infusion in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Open
Background and objective: Staging Parkinson’s disease (PD) with a novel simple classification called MNCD, based on four axes (Motor; Non-motor; Cognition; Dependency) and five stages, correlated with disease severity, patients’ quality of…
View article: Effectiveness and safety of levodopa–entacapone–carbidopa infusion in Parkinson disease: A real‐world data study
Effectiveness and safety of levodopa–entacapone–carbidopa infusion in Parkinson disease: A real‐world data study Open
Background and purpose Levodopa–entacapone–carbidopa intestinal gel (LECIG) infusion is a recently developed device‐aided therapy for advanced Parkinson disease (PD) patients. The aim of this study was to report real‐world evidence about t…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Structural Differences in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformities with and without Hallux Valgus
Comparative Analysis of Structural Differences in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformities with and without Hallux Valgus Open
Category: Bunion; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) and Hallux Valgus (HV) are common foot and ankle pathologies, each associated with over-pronation. Although hindfoot pronation is known to potent…
View article: Pediatric PCFD Exhibits Less Forefoot Abduction and Middle Facet Subluxation Than Non-Pediatric PCFD: A Weight-Bearing CT Analysis
Pediatric PCFD Exhibits Less Forefoot Abduction and Middle Facet Subluxation Than Non-Pediatric PCFD: A Weight-Bearing CT Analysis Open
Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) is a symptomatic, complex, three-dimensional foot deformity that can occur in feet that were previously neutrally aligned or in those w…
View article: The Hounsfield Units Algorithm Demonstrates Changes in Bone Density of the Distal Tibia in Patients with Talus Osteochondral Defect
The Hounsfield Units Algorithm Demonstrates Changes in Bone Density of the Distal Tibia in Patients with Talus Osteochondral Defect Open
Category: Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Osteochondral Defects (OCD) can be a painful condition that frequently affect the ankle joint, with talar OCD being more frequent than the tibia ones. Changes in bone density (BD) have been des…
View article: Poetry of Motion: Ankle Biomechanics in Ballet Dance
Poetry of Motion: Ankle Biomechanics in Ballet Dance Open
Category: Sports; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Ankle sprains are one of the most common acute injuries amongst ballet dancers and may lead to chronic ankle instability. Certain ballet positions, if performed incorrectly or with inadequate t…
View article: Strutting in Style, Suffering in Silence: A Biomechanical Study of Hallux Valgus Deformity with High Heeled Shoes
Strutting in Style, Suffering in Silence: A Biomechanical Study of Hallux Valgus Deformity with High Heeled Shoes Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: High heeled shoes (HH) have historically been thought to worsen existing hallux valgus (HV). However, no studies have shown if HH contribute to the pathophysiology of HV development. …
View article: Assessing Transverse Arch Plantar Angle in Surgical Intervention for Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity
Assessing Transverse Arch Plantar Angle in Surgical Intervention for Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: The transverse tarsal arch (TTA) is perpendicular to the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) and enhances the intrinsic stiffness of the longitudinal curvature. Given the importance of …
View article: Distance Mapping of Subtalar Joint after Total Ankle Arthroplasty - A Pilot Study
Distance Mapping of Subtalar Joint after Total Ankle Arthroplasty - A Pilot Study Open
Category: Hindfoot; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Patients with ankle arthritis often present with concomitant subtalar joint deformity, as the subtalar joint may compensate for ankle malalignment. This compensation in the subtalar…
View article: Validation of the <scp>OPTIMIPARK</scp> Questionnaire: A Tool to Optimize Treatment in Parkinson's Disease
Validation of the <span>OPTIMIPARK</span> Questionnaire: A Tool to Optimize Treatment in Parkinson's Disease Open
Background Dopamine replacement therapy reduces most motor and nonmotor features of Parkinson's disease. However, with disease progression, adjustments of dopaminergics and the application of advanced therapies must be considered. Objectiv…
View article: Tremor Control Devices for Essential Tremor: A Systematic Literature Review
Tremor Control Devices for Essential Tremor: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background: There is a growing interest in nonpharmacological approaches for essential tremor (ET), including tremor cancelation devices. However, the true efficacy of such devices in ET remains unclear. Methods: A systematic literature re…