How to Spot and Manage Bone Spurs in the Feet
Bone spurs commonly grow on top of the foot, on the toe, and on the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.1 This can result in pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. The most common cause of bone spurs on the feet is osteoarthritis, followed by high-impact activities that cause foot joint damage, like running and dancing.
Bioresorbable hyaluronic acid alginate hydrogel use in total ankle arthroplasty to control post-operative scarring
Maintenance of ankle joint range of motion has been shown to lead to lower pain and higher patient satisfaction following ankle replacement. Presented in this study is the use of a hyaluronic acid alginate hydrogel at the time of index surgery to decrease the risk of peri-prosthetic scarring.
Analysis of risk factors affecting wound infection after open ankle fracture surgery
This study aimed to analyze the incidence and risk factors associated with surgical site infection (SSI) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for ankle fractures.
Gold panning: Surgeons hunt for bunion gold standard
Since surgical bunion correction was first described, there have been more than 100 different procedures developed to treat the deformity commonly known as hallux valgus. Two of the most utilized procedures, Lapidus-type fusion and minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery, have taken center stage in recent years due to advances in surgeon skill and technology, which have allowed physicians to treat the entire 3D plane of hallux valgus deformity.
Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial
Growing evidence supports a shift from inpatient to outpatient surgical treatment for ankle fractures. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inpatient versus outpatient surgery of ankle fractures on patient-reported outcome utilizing the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) at 12 weeks following surgery. Secondary aims were to report patients’ satisfaction, adverse events, pain, physical function, and bone healing between inpatient and outpatient treatment.
Total ankle replacement using unique lateral approach shows good long-term outcomes
Dr. Schon, an orthopedic surgeon and co-inventor of the Zimmer Biomet Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Replacement, has released new data in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery demonstrating exceptional durability, functionality, and long-term outcomes of the implant in a minimum five-year follow-up of 130 patients.
How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for
Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and ankles—two of the most frequently injured body parts in the game.
Hallux Rigidus with an Increased or Equal First Metatarsal Length after a Cheilectomy and First Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy (FMSO) Using a Small Shortening Scarf: A Retrospective 7-year Clinical and Gait Analysis Follow-up
To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a combined surgical approach using cheilectomy and shortening SCARF osteotomy for moderate hallux rigidus (Coughlin grades 2-3) in active patients with a first metatarsal index equal to or longer than the second metatarsal.
Comparing the efficacy of ankle arthrodesis performed through anterior or lateral approaches in end-stage ankle arthritis treatment
To investigate the clinical efficacy of arthrodesis performed through anterior and lateral approaches for ankle arthritis treatment.
Effect of surgery for ankle osteoarthritis on locomotive syndrome
Locomotive syndrome (LS) is characterized by a decline in locomotor function due to musculoskeletal disorders. However, few studies have explored its association with ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) or surgical impact.
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