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View article: Midterm Outcomes of the Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Midterm Outcomes of the Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has become an accepted alternative to ankle arthrodesis for end-stage ankle arthritis and has seen significantly increased utilization in the past decade…
View article: Screw Only Fixation vs Plate Fixation For 1st MTPJ Arthrodesis: A Comparative Retrospective Study
Screw Only Fixation vs Plate Fixation For 1st MTPJ Arthrodesis: A Comparative Retrospective Study Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: First metatarsolphalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a commonly performed surgical procedure for end- stage arthritis. Various fixation techniques have been described. The most comm…
View article: The Association Between Distressed Community Index and Clinical Outcomes Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty
The Association Between Distressed Community Index and Clinical Outcomes Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Socioeconomic deprivation factors such as income levels, race and ethnicity, low education level, and insurance status have been shown to be associated with suboptimal postoperative ou…
View article: The Association Between Distressed Community Index and Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Association Between Distressed Community Index and Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Open
Category: Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: Operative management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures can be associated with a myriad of complications1,2. Demographics and comorbidities have been previously explored in relation to outcomes a…
View article: The Effect of Body Mass Index on Short-Term Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with Surgically-Repaired Achilles Tendon
The Effect of Body Mass Index on Short-Term Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with Surgically-Repaired Achilles Tendon Open
Category: Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: Obesity has shown to be associated with postoperative wound complications, infection, VTE, and wound dehiscence in patients undergoing surgical repair of the Achilles tendon1–3. Obesity is often…
View article: Comparison of Bone Healing and Delayed or Nonunion Rates Between Operatively and Non- operatively Treated Displaced Zone 1 Fifth Metatarsal Fractures
Comparison of Bone Healing and Delayed or Nonunion Rates Between Operatively and Non- operatively Treated Displaced Zone 1 Fifth Metatarsal Fractures Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Acute fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal are one of the most common injuries to the foot, occurring in up to 70% of all metatarsal fractures1. Displaced zone 1 fractures of th…
View article: Prospective Randomized Study Evaluating the Effect of Postoperative Ketorolac on Bone Healing and Opioid Consumption after First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion
Prospective Randomized Study Evaluating the Effect of Postoperative Ketorolac on Bone Healing and Opioid Consumption after First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Amid the opioid crisis, the use of non-narcotic pain medication post-operatively has garnered increased interest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have the potential to serve as…
View article: Standard Crutches vs Rolling Knee Scooters: Analysis of Patient Satisfaction and Risk of Falling after Foot and Ankle Surgery
Standard Crutches vs Rolling Knee Scooters: Analysis of Patient Satisfaction and Risk of Falling after Foot and Ankle Surgery Open
Category: Other; Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Rolling knee scooters and standard crutches are commonly used following foot and ankle surgery for patients who are required to keep weight off the extremity. In all non-wei…
View article: Do Closed Suction Drains Affect Postoperative Wound Healing after Total Ankle Arthroplasty?
Do Closed Suction Drains Affect Postoperative Wound Healing after Total Ankle Arthroplasty? Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Although most studies demonstrate no clear benefit of closed suction drains after total joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee, and shoulder, there is no study that has specifically looke…
View article: Outcomes of Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis using a Custom Three-Dimensional Printed Titanium Truss Implant
Outcomes of Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis using a Custom Three-Dimensional Printed Titanium Truss Implant Open
Category: Ankle; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis (fusion) is considered a salvage procedure for patients with severe hindfoot and ankle pathology. Several techniques have been described for TTC fusion, i…
View article: Two Weeks of Kirschner Wire Fixation following Chevron Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus
Two Weeks of Kirschner Wire Fixation following Chevron Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Distal 1st metatarsal chevron osteotomy is one of the most frequently performed procedures for treatment of mild to moderate hallux valgus, though the optimal method of fixation rema…
View article: Outcomes of Plantaris Tendon Augmentation in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Outcomes of Plantaris Tendon Augmentation in Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Open
Category: Trauma; Ankle; Hindfoot; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Given the lack of consensus regarding the optimal surgical treatment for acute Achilles tendon ruptures, identifying techniques to maximize functional outcomes is crucial. Aug…
View article: Predictors of Improvement in Patient Outcomes after Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg
Predictors of Improvement in Patient Outcomes after Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg Open
Category: Sports; Other Introduction/Purpose: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the lower leg is the result of increased pressure in intramuscular compartments that occurs during repetitive physical activity. Previous studi…
View article: Influence of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Degenerative Changes on Functional Outcomes Following Hallux Valgus Correction
Influence of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Degenerative Changes on Functional Outcomes Following Hallux Valgus Correction Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Previous studies have documented the prevalence of 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthritis in the setting of hallux valgus, with the articulation between the metatarsal head an…
View article: The Effect of Lower Extremity Internal and External Rotation on the Hindfoot Alignment Moment Arm and Hindfoot Alignment Angle
The Effect of Lower Extremity Internal and External Rotation on the Hindfoot Alignment Moment Arm and Hindfoot Alignment Angle Open
Category: Ankle; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: The hindfoot moment arm was first described by Saltzman and el-Khoury to evaluate hindfoot varus and valgus alignment and has been well described and validated in the literature. It is common…
View article: Postoperative Noncompliance following Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Postoperative Noncompliance following Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures Open
Category: Trauma; Ankle; Hindfoot; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Patient compliance with postoperative instructions is an important aspect of the orthopaedic surgery treatment regimen and can be a substantial deciding factor in achieving go…
View article: Predictors of Functional Outcomes following Operative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Predictors of Functional Outcomes following Operative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures Open
Category: Trauma; Ankle; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Previous studies involving operative and nonoperative management of Achilles tendon ruptures have attempted to determine if patient factors influence treatment outcomes, with female s…
View article: Long-term Outcomes of Microfracture for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Long-term Outcomes of Microfracture for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Open
Category: Ankle; Arthroscopy Introduction/Purpose: Bone marrow stimulation procedures, specifically microfracture, have become a common treatment technique for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). Such procedures have been shown to be…
View article: Outcomes of Suture-Button Fixation for Treatment of Maisonneuve Injuries
Outcomes of Suture-Button Fixation for Treatment of Maisonneuve Injuries Open
Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic and functional outcomes of suture-button devices for treatment of Maisonneuve injuries, which present unique considerations due to the…
View article: 2020 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Application of Computerized Adaptive Testing to the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure
2020 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Application of Computerized Adaptive Testing to the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Open
Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are an increasingly important tool for assessing the impact of treatments orthopaedic surgeons render to patients. They provide information directly reported b…
View article: Influence of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Degenerative Changes on Functional Outcomes Following Hallux Valgus Correction
Influence of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Degenerative Changes on Functional Outcomes Following Hallux Valgus Correction Open
Category: Bunion; Other Introduction/Purpose: Previous studies have documented the prevalence of 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthritis in the setting of hallux valgus, with the articulation between the metatarsal head and the sesam…
View article: Anterior Talofibular Ligament Abnormalities on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle
Anterior Talofibular Ligament Abnormalities on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle Open
Category: Ankle, Sports, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is one of the most commonly injured structures of the lower extremity after an ankle sprain. Evidence of remote injury to this structure is freq…