Patients with osteoarthritis foot symptoms at increased risk for death
Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms.Managing foot symptoms may potentially lower the risk for decreased time to mortality, the researchers wrote.
How Bad Is It Really to Wear High Heels All the Time?
From classic pumps to skyscraper stilettos and strappy sandals, the right pair of heels can really elevate your outfit (get it?). But they're not exactly the most comfortable shoe out there. And if you wear them all the time, are heels bad for you?
Several patient factors may contribute to poor outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty
Younger age, arthritis, diabetes and high BMI may be associated with poorer outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.Lifestyle factors were the most common risk factors for readmissions and complications.
‘Quadrimalleolar’ fractures may represent large portion of ankle fractures
Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures.Overall, 44.6% of patients with trimalleolar fractures had anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions.
Metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint angle measurements on weight-bearing CT images
The aim of this study was to present and evaluate methods of measuring toe joint angels using joint-surface based and inertial axes approaches.