Research Type: Level 2 - Prospective comparative study, Meta-analysis of Level 2 studies or Level 1 studies with inconsistent results Introduction/Purpose: Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Valgus can cause long-term morbidity and reduce mobility. First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthrodesis with a plate and screw construct has shown union rates over 90%, pain relief, and improved function. However, factors like bone resorption or stress relaxation can cause gapping at the fusion site, increasing the risk of nonunion…

Research Type: Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control study, Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies Introduction/Purpose: Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty requires a fibular osteotomy, reflection of the fibula during arthroplasty, and then fibular reduction and fixation after arthroplasty component implantation. While this approach offers advantages such as the ability to adjust fibular length and alignment in cases with coronal, sagittal and rotational deformity, some surgeons have concerns about the p…

Research Type: Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control study, Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies Introduction/Purpose: Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries that are often treated with surgical repair due to the decreased incidence of re-rupture. Few studies have examined how time between injury to surgical repair impacts patient outcomes. The purpose of this retrospective study is to compare the outcomes of three groups of patients with variable timing between injury and surgical repair (0-1 week,…

Background: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is crucial for knee proprioception and postural stability. While ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and rehabilitation improve postural stability, the timing in improvement of dynamic postural stability after ACLR remains relatively unknown. Purpose: To evaluate changes in dynamic postural stability after ACLR out to 24 months postoperatively. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients undergoing ACLR were prospectively enrolled, and dynamic postural …

Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Injuries of the syndesmosis may occur in isolation or association with rotational ankle fractures. The use of suture button 'tight-ropes' versus metal screws for fixation across the syndesmosis has become a highly debated topic. Previous authors have compared subjective, functional, and radiographic outcomes between the two fixation methods with good outcomes reported. The primary aim of this study is to compare clinical outcomes of syndesmotic suture button fixation versus sy…