Involvement of foot in patients with spondyloarthritis: Prevalence and clinical features
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases sharing clinical and radiologic features. Subsets include ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), reactive arthritis (ReA), arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease (AIBD) and undifferentiated SpA (uSpA). They are associated with the human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) and sometimes triggered by infection [1]. Most involve the axial joints in the spine, particularly the sacroiliac joint, but can also involve peripheral joints. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hana Sahli, Asma Bachali, Raoudha Tekaya, Ines Mahmoud, Yassine Sedki, Olfa Saidane, Leila Abdelmoula Source Type: research
The peroneal strength deficits in patients with chronic ankle instability compared to ankle sprain copers and normal individuals
Acute ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in daily and sport activities, and more than 20% of the patients are known to suffer from chronic ankle instability (CAI) [1,2]. Chronic instability of the ankle has been traditionally divided into two categories with different treatment strategies. Patients with mechanical ankle instability (MAI) unresponsive to conservative treatment (including peroneal muscle strengthening to increase dynamic ankle stability) need the ankle ligament repair or reconstruction surgery, and those with functional ankle instability (FAI) are mainly treated by proprioceptive-based physiothe...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Byung-Ki Cho, Ji-Kang Park, Seung-Myung Choi, Sang-Woo Kang, Nelson F. SooHoo Source Type: research
Reliability of hindfoot alignment measurements from standard radiographs using the methods of Meary and Saltzman
The calcaneus is essential for the initial heel strike and later in the stance phase of the walking gait cycle. Many pathologies of the foot and ankle can disturb hindfoot alignment, in which case calcaneal osteotomy may be needed to realign the heel support in the frontal plane. In order to assess the extent of deformity, radiographic measurements are needed to build a strategy for correction. Two methods have been described for measuring hindfoot alignment from an anteroposterior view under weightbearing conditions: the method of Meary et al. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Louis Dagneaux, Paul Moroney, Michel Maestro Source Type: research
Flexor hallucis longus transfer versus turndown flaps augmented with flexor hallucis longus transfer in the repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture
The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in the human body. However, it is also one of the most frequently ruptured tendons. Complete rupture commonly occurs at around one-and-a-half to two inches from the tendon ’s insertion to the calcaneus [1–3], corresponding to the “watershed” region of the tendon [4,5]. Achilles tendon ruptures are considered to be chronic after 4–6 weeks delay from the time of injury [1,6–8] and it is often due to misdiagnosis or a delay in seeking medical attention. Whils t there is a role for non-operative management through bracing and rehabilitation, these non-surgical management op...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Don Koh, Jeremy Lim, Jerry Y. Chen, Inderjeet R. Singh, Kevin Koo Source Type: research
Involvement of foot in patients with spondyloarthritis: prevalence and clinical features
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hana Sahli, Asma Bachali, Raoudha Tekaya, Ines Mahmoud, Yassine Sedki, Olfa Saidane, Leila Abdelmoula Source Type: research
The Peroneal Strength Deficits in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability compared to Ankle Sprain Copers and Normal Individuals
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Byung-Ki Cho, Ji-Kang Park, Seung-Myung Choi, Sang-Woo Kang, Nelson F. SooHoo Source Type: research
Reliability of hindfoot alignment measurements from standard radiographs using the methods of Meary and Saltzman
(Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Louis Dagneaux, Paul Moroney, Michel Maestro Source Type: research
Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer versus Turndown Flaps Augmented with Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer in the Repair of Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Don Koh, Jeremy Lim, Jerry Y. Chen, Inderjeet R. Singh, Kevin Koo Source Type: research
Reliability of the Phi angle to assess rotational alignment of the talar component in total ankle replacement
End stage ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease associated with mental and physical disability at least as severe as that associated with end-stage hip OA [1]. In the last decades, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has progressed as a treatment option in patients with ankle OA [2,3]. Total ankle replacement (TAR) has a learning curve [4,5]. The correct positioning of the talar component is one of the most demanding steps, especially in patients with valgus or varus hindfoot deformities. The primary goals when performing a total ankle arthroplasty is to restore a physiologic sagittal and coronal axis for the long-term...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Luigi Manzi, Jorge Hugo Villafa ñe, Cristian Indino, Jacopo Tamini, Pedro Berjano, Federico Giuseppe Usuelli Source Type: research
Reliability of the Phi angle to assess rotational alignment of the talar component in total ankle replacement
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Luigi Manzi, Jorge Hugo Villafa ñe, Cristian Indino, Jacopo Tamini, Pedro Berjano, Federico Giuseppe Usuelli Source Type: research
The value of axial loading three dimensional (3D) CT as a substitute for full weightbearing (standing) 3D CT: Comparison of reproducibility according to degree of load
Weightbearing (WB) plain radiographs are a basic imaging tool to assess alignment and joint space for foot and ankle diseases [1] such as flat foot, hallux valgus, impingement of the tibiotalar joint or subtalar joint, and osteoarthritis. However, bony pathologies are often difficult to visualize due to superimposition of multiple adjacent bones that form the complex skeletal structure [2]. Three dimensional (3D) imaging with conventional computed tomography (CT) allows for the exact analysis of 3D data that are not influenced by projection and/or foot orientation but lack WB [3 –5]. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 6, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dong Hun Kang, Chan Kang, Deuk Soo Hwang, Jae Hwang Song, Seok Hwan Song Source Type: research
A prospective comparison of wide-awake local anesthesia and general anesthesia for forefoot surgery
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery is typically performed while the patient is under general or regional anesthesia. These anesthetic techniques have inherent risks and costs associated with them [1], and alternate approaches should be considered if they have the potential to improve on these methods. Developed for use in hand surgery [2 –7], wide-awake local anesthesia is one such alternative that has been used successfully in a foot and ankle setting [8]. Wide-awake local anesthesia is characterized by a surgeon-administered mixture of local anesthetic (e.g., lidocaine) for pain control and epinephrine for hemostasis a...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 6, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John Wright, A. Luke MacNeill, D. Joshua Mayich Source Type: research
The Value of Axial Loading Three Dimensional (3D) CT as a Substitute for Full Weightbearing (Standing) 3D CT: Comparison of Reproducibility According to Degree of Load
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 6, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dong Hun Kang, Chan Kang, Deuk Soo Hwang, Jae Hwang Song, Seok Hwan Song Source Type: research
A prospective comparison of wide-awake local anesthesia and general anesthesia for forefoot surgery
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Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 6, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John Wright, A. Luke MacNeill, D. Joshua Mayich Source Type: research
The Dutch version of the Oxford Ankle and Foot Questionnaire for Children: Useful for evaluation of pediatric foot problems in groups
Health-related quality of life questionnaires and Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are of increasing interest in clinical research, allowing the opportunity to assess patients ’ perspective in clinical care [1]. In contrast to provider-focused assessment methods, such as physical examination and clinician-centered rating scales, PROMs can be used to verify subjective experiences of patients. Currently, a distinction is made between generic PROMs and specific PROMs [1]. Generic PROMs are suitable to measure general aspects of health in a broad population, whereas specific PROMs can be targeted for specific popula...
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 4, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Elise Burger, Ruud Selles, Shelly van Nieuwkasteele, Gert Bessems, Virginie Pollet, Steven Hovius, Christianne van Nieuwenhoven Source Type: research
