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View article: Haglund’s Deformity with Preoperative Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Haglund’s Deformity with Preoperative Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Retrospective Comparative Study Open
Introduction: Haglund’s deformity, characterized by bony enlargement at the back of the heel, often coincides with Achilles tendon pathology due to impingement on the retrocalcaneal bursa and tendon insertion. Surgical management of Haglun…
View article: Comparison of PROMIS scores after total hip and total ankle arthroplasty
Comparison of PROMIS scores after total hip and total ankle arthroplasty Open
Aims This study evaluated joint-specific and generic patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in matched cohorts, while evaluating implant survivorship and 90-day hospi…
View article: Outcomes of Bilateral Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement: A Detailed Analysis of Implant Survivability and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Outcomes of Bilateral Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement: A Detailed Analysis of Implant Survivability and Patient-Reported Outcomes Open
Background: Total ankle replacement (TAR) is an established treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, offering pain relief and improved functionality. The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) was first used in the United States in 19…
View article: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis With a Biplanar Locking Plate System Versus the Modified Lapidus Technique With Crossed-Screw Fixation: A Retrospective Multicenter Comparison
Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis With a Biplanar Locking Plate System Versus the Modified Lapidus Technique With Crossed-Screw Fixation: A Retrospective Multicenter Comparison Open
Background: Hallux valgus (HV) is recognized as a triplanar deformity. A biplanar locking plate (BLP) system corrects this deformity through first tarsometatarsal joint (TMTJ) arthrodesis, with specialized reduction tools and cutting guide…
View article: Short-Term Complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty with and without Concomitant Bony and Soft Tissue Procedures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis
Short-Term Complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty with and without Concomitant Bony and Soft Tissue Procedures: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: This retrospective cohort study compared short-term complication rates following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), either alone or with concomitant soft tissue or bony procedures. Second…
View article: Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness Is Not a Risk Factor for Infection after Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness Is Not a Risk Factor for Infection after Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a commonly performed surgical procedure to address end-stage arthritis. Previous studies have suggested that the radiographic soft tissue thickness ma…
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: Association of Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness with Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up
Association of Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness with Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: The incidence of primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is rising, with a corresponding increase in revision surgeries. Despite this, research on risk factors for revision TAA followin…
View article: Exploring Infection in Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Exploring Infection in Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Infection is a serious complication of primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and can lead to implant failure and revision surgery. While various patient demographics, comorbidities, a…
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: Diabetic Management and Infection Risk in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Diabetic Management and Infection Risk in Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) rises in popularity nationwide for the management of end-stage arthritis, patient selection and medical optimization are crucial for the mitigation 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: Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes using the INBONE II System
Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes using the INBONE II System Open
Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: While the utilization of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) for managing severe ankle osteoarthritis has become increasingly common, there has been a subsequent increase in the occurrence …
View article: Ankle osteoarthritis: Toward new understanding and opportunities for prevention and intervention
Ankle osteoarthritis: Toward new understanding and opportunities for prevention and intervention Open
The ankle infrequently develops primary osteoarthritis (OA), especially when compared to the hip and the knee. Ankle OA instead generally develops only after trauma. The consequences of end‐stage ankle OA can nonetheless be extremely debil…
View article: The INVISION Talar Component in Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Analysis of Early Outcomes
The INVISION Talar Component in Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Analysis of Early Outcomes Open
Introduction: Launched in 2018 for revision total ankle arthroplasty (rTAA), the INVISION talar component addresses subsidence when poor talar bone stock is present. Due to the recency of the market-availability of the INVISION, studies ev…
View article: Association of Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness With Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up
Association of Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness With Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up Open
Background: The incidence of primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is rising, with a corresponding increase in revision surgeries. Despite this, research on risk factors for revision TAA following primary TAA remains limited. Radiographic…
View article: Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes in a Large Single-Center Series: Evaluation of Coronal Plane Deformity Correction and Patient Reported Measures
Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes in a Large Single-Center Series: Evaluation of Coronal Plane Deformity Correction and Patient Reported Measures Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) rises in popularity nationwide, the incidence of major complications and need for revision TAA will continue to increase. A better understanding of the abili…
View article: Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes of the STAR Total Ankle Replacement
Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes of the STAR Total Ankle Replacement Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: The Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) is a widely used ankle prosthesis, but mid- to long-term follow up remains limited. In thirteen different studies involving 939 STAR tot…
View article: 2023 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Younger Patients Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Experience Higher Complication Rates and Worse Functional Outcomes Scores
2023 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Younger Patients Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Experience Higher Complication Rates and Worse Functional Outcomes Scores Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Although many patients with postraumatic ankle arthritis are of a younger age, studies evaluating the impact of age on outcomes of primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) reveal heterog…
View article: Complication Rates and Functional Outcomes after Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Complication Rates and Functional Outcomes after Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Other Introduction/Purpose: Utilization rates of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) have greatly increased in recent years. For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) undergoing TAA, conflicting data have been repor…
View article: The Invision Talar Component as a Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Option: Analysis of Early Outcomes
The Invision Talar Component as a Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Option: Analysis of Early Outcomes Open
Category: Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: The Invision talar component was launched in 2018 as a revision total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) specific option geared towards avoiding further subsidence when poor talar bone stock is present. D…
View article: Early-to-Intermediate Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of the Vantage Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Early-to-Intermediate Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of the Vantage Total Ankle Arthroplasty Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: The Vantage total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) features a design based on careful study of arthritic ankles and current ankle biomechanics, with theoretical advantages of a vertically-oriented ti…
View article: Prevalence of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity in Hallux Valgus Patients
Prevalence of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity in Hallux Valgus Patients Open
Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Hallux valgus (HV) and progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) are very common foot and ankle conditions in the adult population. Both could potentially disrupt the tripod const…
View article: Early to Mid-Term Follow-up of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Patients <35 Years
Early to Mid-Term Follow-up of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Patients <35 Years Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Younger age remains at the forefront of discussion when deciding between total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and the ankle arthrodesis (AA) for treatment of end stage ankle arthritis. Unlik…
View article: Obesity Significantly Impacts Patient Reported Outcomes after Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Results from 615 Controls and 478 Patients with Obesity
Obesity Significantly Impacts Patient Reported Outcomes after Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Results from 615 Controls and 478 Patients with Obesity Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: There is limited data evaluating the effect of obesity on outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), especially in adequate sample sizes to detect impacts on patient reported outcomes…
View article: Ballooning Periprosthetic Osteolysis Related to Crystalline Arthropathies Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Case Series
Ballooning Periprosthetic Osteolysis Related to Crystalline Arthropathies Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Case Series Open
Category: Ankle Arthritis; Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: From 2009-2019, there has been a 120% increase in the incidence of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) in the United States. With the rise in primary TAA, future increase…
View article: Republication of “Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment”
Republication of “Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment” Open
Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are a difficult pathologic entity to treat. They require a strong plan. Lesion size, location, chronicity, and characteristics such as displacement and the presence of subchondral cysts help dictat…
View article: Distribution, Prevalence, and Impact on the Metatarsosesamoid Complex of First Metatarsal Pronation in Hallux Valgus
Distribution, Prevalence, and Impact on the Metatarsosesamoid Complex of First Metatarsal Pronation in Hallux Valgus Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Kim et al.'s simulated weight-bearing CT (WBCT) investigation classifying first metatarsal (M1) pronation and its relationship to the metatarso-sesamoid complex suggested a high prev…
View article: The Role of the Plantar Fascia, Flexor Hallucis Longus, and Fiberosseous Tunnel in Functional Hallux Rigidus
The Role of the Plantar Fascia, Flexor Hallucis Longus, and Fiberosseous Tunnel in Functional Hallux Rigidus Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Functional hallux rigidus is characterized by limited first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) dorsiflexion during weight bearing conditions, but normal motion when the metatarsal is allowed to plant…
View article: Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with the Lapiplasty System vs Cross-Screw Fixation
Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with the Lapiplasty System vs Cross-Screw Fixation Open
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Hallux valgus (HV) is recognized as a triplanar deformity comprising axial abduction, sagittal hypermobility, and coronal pronation of the first metatarsal. A first tarsometatarsal (…