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View article: Medial sleeve fractures in elite‐athletes: A heterogeneous group, anatomical and case‐based considerations
Medial sleeve fractures in elite‐athletes: A heterogeneous group, anatomical and case‐based considerations Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed description of the anatomy and radiology of the medial sleeve and present an approach in its management among elite athletes. Methods Five cases of elite athletes who underwent tre…
View article: Most elite athletes return to preinjury competitive activity after surgical treatment for medial malleolus stress fractures
Most elite athletes return to preinjury competitive activity after surgical treatment for medial malleolus stress fractures Open
Purpose To provide return‐to‐performance outcomes after surgical treatment for medial malleolus stress fractures in the elite athlete. Additionally, to describe an individualised surgical approach in the management of medial malleolus stre…
View article: Methodology for Online Reliability Studies: A Primer for Orthopedic Surgeons.
Methodology for Online Reliability Studies: A Primer for Orthopedic Surgeons. Open
In orthopedic surgery, there is an increasing number of papers about online studies on the reliability of classification systems. Useful classification systems need to be reliable and valid. Measurement of validity can be variable and is p…
View article: Mortality Prediction in Hip Fracture Patients: Physician Assessment Versus Prognostic Models
Mortality Prediction in Hip Fracture Patients: Physician Assessment Versus Prognostic Models Open
Objectives: To evaluate 2 prognostic models for mortality after a fracture of the hip, the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score and Hip Fracture Estimator of Mortality Amsterdam and to compare their predictive performance to physician assessment …
View article: Open Versus Endoscopic Surgical Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement: A Meta-analysis
Open Versus Endoscopic Surgical Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement: A Meta-analysis Open
Background: Surgical treatment of symptomatic posterior ankle impingement consists of resection of the bony impediment and/or debridement of soft tissue. Historically, open techniques were used to perform surgery with good results. However…
View article: Increasing consensus on terminology of Achilles tendon‐related disorders
Increasing consensus on terminology of Achilles tendon‐related disorders Open
Purpose Aims of this study are to evaluate the current terminology and assess the influence of the latest proposals on the terminology used for Achilles tendon‐related disorders in both daily practice and literature. Methods (1) All orthop…
View article: Geometrical characteristics of the symptomatic and non-symptomatic ossa trigona
Geometrical characteristics of the symptomatic and non-symptomatic ossa trigona Open
View article: High patient satisfaction and good long‐term functional outcome after endoscopic calcaneoplasty in patients with retrocalcaneal bursitis
High patient satisfaction and good long‐term functional outcome after endoscopic calcaneoplasty in patients with retrocalcaneal bursitis Open
Purpose The primary objective of this study was to determine the degree of patient satisfaction at a minimum of 5 years of follow‐up after endoscopic calcaneoplasty. The secondary objectives were to assess functional outcome measures, pain…
View article: Exorotated radiographic views have additional diagnostic value in detecting an osseous impediment in patients with posterior ankle impingement
Exorotated radiographic views have additional diagnostic value in detecting an osseous impediment in patients with posterior ankle impingement Open
Objectives A standard lateral radiograph is the first step in the diagnostic workup in patients with posterior ankle pain. Because of overprojection by other structures at suboptimal radiographic projection angle, often an os trigonum is n…
View article: Prevalence of Os Trigonum on CT Imaging
Prevalence of Os Trigonum on CT Imaging Open
Background: The os trigonum is known as one of the main causes of posterior ankle impingement. In the literature, a wide variation of occurrence has been reported. Methods: All foot and/or ankle computed tomography (CT) scans made between …
View article: Talus bipartitus: a systematic review and report of two cases with arthroscopic treatment
Talus bipartitus: a systematic review and report of two cases with arthroscopic treatment Open
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View article: Reliability and validation of the Dutch Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score
Reliability and validation of the Dutch Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score Open
Diagnostic study, Level I.
View article: Surgical treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review
Surgical treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review Open
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