Intraoperative Radiation Exposure During Midfoot Charcot Reconstruction
While radiation exposure in foot and ankle surgery varies by procedure, attempts to minimize this hazard remain imperative to protect patients and surgeons. Hindfoot deformity correction employs significant radiation through intraoperative fluoroscopy, however, a paucity of data exists concerning Charcot reconstruction. This investigation describes and compares radiation exposure across varying Charcot pathology and fixation constructs. A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing midfoot Charcot reconstruction under large C-arm assistance from 2016-2022 was conducted. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - January 6, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dominick J Casciato, Shehryar Raja, Gregory Aubertin, Jacob Wynes Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Validation of the Ankle Ligament Reconstruction-Return to Sports after Injury (ALR-RSI) Score as a tool to assess psychological readiness to return to sport in an active population after ankle fracture surgery: A cross-sectional study
Ankle injuries account for 15% to 25% of all sports injuries resulting in significant pain and loss of function. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to validate a scale in order to help surgeons quantify the psychological readiness to Return To Sport (RTS) in patients undergoing ankle fracture surgery. ALR-RSI was used to assess the psychological readiness to RTS in athletic patients who underwent ankle fracture fixation between January 2020 and January 2021. Participants filled out ALR-RSI and two Patient-Related Outcome Measurement (PROM) tools: Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) and Self-Reported Foot and Ankl...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ibrahim Saliba, Stuart Cannell, Eugenie Valentin, Tanios Dagher, Thomas Bauer, Philippe Anract, Sylvain Feruglio, Raphael Vialle, Hugues Pascal Moussellard, Alexandre Hardy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

A comparative analysis of between percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and traditional plate internal fixation in treatment of Sanders II and III calcaneal fractures
The objective of this study is to compare the clinical efficacy of percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and traditional plate internal fixation in the treatment of Sanders II and III calcaneal fractures. The records of 64 patients were retrospectively analyzed. Thirty-three cases were fixed by percutaneous cannulated screws. Thirty-one cases were fixed with traditional steel plate. The preoperative preparation time of screw group and plate group was 3 ± 1.7 days and 4.6 ± 2.1 days. The surgery time was 118.9 ± 43.8 minutes and 146.9 ± 47.6 minutes. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dewei Kong, Xinbin Fan, Chao SONG, Ming WU, Liang WU, Tieyi Yang, Yan Zhang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Impact of BMI on the Surgical Management of Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Posterior heel pain secondary to insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that often times requires surgical management. Typically, this involves reflecting a portion of the Achilles tendon from its insertion in order to adequately debride devitalized or thickened tendon as well as any osseous prominence and then reattached into the calcaneus via suture anchors. Oftentimes, it is suggested that patients with an increased body mass index (BMI) have a higher risk of complications. However, there is no published evidence to support this claim. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nathaniel A. Ptak, Ryan B. Rigby Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Should we fix the fibula in tibial plafond fractures? A meta-analysis reviewing the evidence base for fibula open reduction and internal fixation in tibial plafond fractures.
This study aimed to review the evidence base for comparable outcomes in tibial plafond fractures when undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of ipsilateral fibula fractures compared with open reduction and internal fixation of the tibia alone. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was completed; 4 studies were included for analysis. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 25, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arthur T Gallimore, Zaid Shihab, Simon Platt Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 19, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

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Does Flipping from Prone to Supine for Medial Malleolar Fixation of Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures Improve Results?
This study evaluated whether a surgeon's preference to intraoperatively flip or not flip patients from prone to supine for medial malleolar fixation following repair of fibular and posterior malleoli impacted surgical outcomes. A retrospective patient cohort treated at a large urban academic center and level 1 trauma center was reviewed to identify all operative trimalleolar ankle fractures initially positioned prone. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Manasa L. Kadiyala, Lauren A. Merrell, Abhishek Ganta, Sanjit R. Konda, Steven M. Rivero, Philipp Leucht, Nirmal C. Tejwani, Kenneth A. Egol Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

The Triplanar Hallux Abducto Valgus Classification System: Is it Valid?
Historically, two-dimensional radiographic study techniques have been used to classify deformity and guide treatment of hallux valgus deformities in the transverse plane. Recently, a triplanar hallux abducto valgus classification system was proposed. The key elements of this classification system are the pathologic alignments in three anatomic planes. The triplanar hallux abducto valgus classification system is intended to clarify the deformity and apply a triplanar anatomic algorithm for treatment. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 14, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alexander Padovano, Trapper Lalli, Joshua N Tennant, Kevin Martin, Robert D Santrock Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Quantitative Volumetric Measurements of Bone Grafting Sites Within the Lower Extremity on Computed Tomography Scans
The anterior iliac crest is one of the most used options; however, pain and other complications have been reported. Other options for bone harvest in the lower extremity, such as the proximal tibia and calcaneus, can be useful sites for bone grafting.Computed tomography angiography images of the lower extremity were analyzed using 3-D Slicer ™ medical imaging software, creating an advanced 3-dimensional model. Bone volume (cm3) and bone mineral density (Hounsfield units) were measured from the cancellous bone in the anterior iliac crest, posterior iliac crest, proximal tibia, and the calcaneus,Fifteen studies were includ...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 13, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gregorio Alejandro Villarreal-Villarreal, Mario Simental-Mend ía, Diego Arturo Ramírez Mendoza, Félix Vilchez-Cavazos, Víctor Manuel Peña-Martínez, Carlos Alberto Acosta-Olivo Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Patient Reported Outcomes Following Triple Arthrodesis for Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity: Minimum Two Year Follow Up
The aim of this study is to analyze patient reported outcomes following this procedure as well as any demographics that may confer prognostic capability.   A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients that underwent Triple Arthrodesis at our facility from 2014-2021. Patients were selected if they underwent an isolated triple arthrodesis. All cases included either a gastrocnemius recession versus a percutaneous tendo-achilles lengthening depend ing on the patient's Silverskiold examination. The electronic medical record was utilized to collect basic patient demographics, previous foot and ankle surgeries, hardware fa...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 11, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ramez Sakkab, Tyler M. MacRae, Ryan Diaz, Benjamin D. Cullen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Influence of Surgical Approach and Fixation on Complications in Talus Fractures: A Multicenter Review
Fractures of the talus are infrequent injuries often associated with substantial morbidity and imperfect outcomes. We undertook a retrospective review of talus fractures at several level 1 trauma centers in order to identify common treatment patterns and potential predictors of complications. All cases of talar fractures meeting inclusion criteria at our institution were reviewed. 54 of 103 talus fractures met inclusion criteria. 33 (61.1%) involved the talar neck, 13 (24.1%) the talar body, and 6 (9.2%) involved the lateral process. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 7, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ramez Sakkab, Tyler M. MacRae, Ryan Diaz, Benjamin D. Cullen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Following Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Analysis and Outcomes of 40 Repairs at 12 Months
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common orthopedic injuries. When conservative treatment fails, surgical correction is often performed using either open or arthroscopic techniques. We hypothesize that MRI evaluation of the arthroscopic brostrom repair will show intact repair and decrease in thickness of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) at 1 year, with statistically significant improvement of patient function and pain scores. Postoperative MRI was utilized at minimum 1-year follow-up to evaluate the integrity of the arthroscopic brostrom repair, as well as comparison of ATFL thickness to literature validate...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 5, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jay S. Badell, James M. Cottom Tags: Original Research Source Type: research