Ultrasound-Guided Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Versus Focal Ultrasound-Guided Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis in Athletes and Non-Athletes: a Retrospective Comparative Study with Minimum 2 Years Follow-Up.
Plantar fasciitis is often cause of heel pain, especially in sporting related activities. Different conservative measures for the management of plantar fasciitis were compared in several researches. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes of chronic plantar fasciitis treated with ultrasound-guided platelet rich plasma (PRP) and focal ultrasound-guided extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESW). Secondarily, results on sub-population of athletes were recorded. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 26, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mattia Alessio-Mazzola, Chiara Stambazzi, Chiara Ursino, Alberto Tagliafico, Roberto Trentini, Matteo Formica Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Comparison of anterior iliac crest versus proximal tibia autologous bone graft harvesting: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Anterior iliac crest is the preferred option for bone grafting; however, pain and complications are reported. Proximal tibia is a sourceful site for bone grafting with lower complications. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Scopus were searched to identify studies comparing anterior iliac crest (AIC) and proximal tibia (PT) autograft procedure. The main outcome was pain and complication rate. As well as cadaveric and cell-based studies were analyzed for quantity and quality of AIC and PT autograft. A meta-analysis was performed using the generic inverse variance method with random or fixed effects model depending on heterogeneity betwee...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gregorio Alejandro Villarreal-Villarreal, Mario Simental-Mend ía, Augusto Andres Gamboa Alonso, Félix Vilchez-Cavazos, Carlos Alberto Acosta-Olivo, Víctor Manuel Peña-Martínezm Source Type: research
Can locked fibula nail replace plate fixation for treatment of acute ankle fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis
The standard surgical treatment for unstable ankle fractures involves open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plates. However, ORIF has been associated with several complications, such as soft tissue irritation, wound infection, and nerve injury. Previous studies have shown that closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) with locked intramedullary nails (LIMNs) yields satisfactory efficacy in the treatment of ankle fractures and is associated with low complication rates. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is imperative to provide evidence on whether or not LI...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 12, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wenxuan Guo, Fan Wu, Wenhuan Chen, Kun Tian, Rujie Zhuang, Yu Pan Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
A Cadaveric Limb Analysis of the Posterior Tibial Musculotendinous Junction to determine the feasibility of interosseous membrane Tendon Transfer
The transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane is potentially an effective treatment to correct the deformity of the foot and ankle. Our study aimed to evaluate the anatomical feasibility of anterior transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane route using the musculotendinous junction (MTJ). Eighteen adult cadavers were used. The width and thickness of the tibial posterior MTJ, width of the interosseous membrane at the corresponding level, and the window size of the interosseous membrane were measured. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 12, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zheng-Yu Gao, Ya-jie Yu, Cai-xia Lu, Lei Li, Wei Chen, Peng Ma, Ji-Xia Wu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in Assessment of Diabetic Skin Wound Characteristics and Blood Flow
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) allows for various measurements of skin but the utility of the device in determining properties of normal and wounded skin in diabetic patients is unknown. This single-site, non-randomized, observational study used an OCT device to acquire skin images at 1,305 nm, creating real-time image of 17 patient's skin and wounds 1-2 mm under the skin surface. Vertical B-scan, en-face and 3D images were produced to calculate surface and DEJ roughness, the optical attenuation coefficient, a measure of light absorption and scattering, and blood flow metrics. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 9, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shyon Parsa, Christine Wamsley, Paul Kim, Jeffrey Kenkel, Yucel Akgul Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
