Background: We aimed to find a new radiographic measurement for evaluating first metatarsal pronation and sesamoid position in hallux valgus (HV) deformity. Methods: Data from clinical study of 19 control patients (19 feet) with no HV deformity were compared preoperative data 138 (166 deformities. Using weightbearing plain radiograph anteroposterior (AP) view, the intermetatarsal angles (IMAs) (HVAs) groups measured. semi-weightbearing coronal computed tomography (CT) axial α angle was...

The short-term results of modified Brostrom procedures (MBP) have been satisfactory. However, the long-term anatomical reconstruction less frequently reported. We report on our in patient group.Thirty patients with chronic ankle instability who were treated using MBP without CFL from March 1997 to June 1999 evaluated retrospectively. This consecutive series was comprised 26 males and four females. mean age at time operation 23 years. followup period 10.6 Twenty-four 30 high-level amateur or...

To evaluate the prevalence of deltoid ligament and distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury on 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI).Fifty (mean age, 35 years) who had undergone preoperative MRI surgical treatment for CLAI were enrolled. The assessed. complexity collateral complex (LCLC) was correlated or injuries. diagnostic accuracy at analyzed using arthroscopy as a reference standard.On MRI, identified 18 (36%) follows: superficial...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and usefulness Hem-o-lok clip for closure appendicular stumps limitations clip.From May 2010 August 2011, 105 consecutive patients underwent laparoscopic appendectomies by three surgeons. XL size clips were used one surgeon. remaining surgeons double endoloop ligatures. Prospectively collected data from who appendectomy due acute appendicitis retrospectively reviewed.A total performed. group consisted 66 (mean age, 34.6 years; range, 16...

There have been diverse results, even in the same Torg type classification, cases with fifth metatarsal stress fracture.The "plantar gap" is correlated time for bone union and complications. It might be used a prognostic factor.Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.Seventy-five fracture treated modified tension band wiring from January 2003 to December 2008 were evaluated retrospectively. This consecutive series patients included 71 male 2 female mean 19.8 years age at surgery. All enrolled...

This study assessed the clinical results and second-look arthroscopy after fibrin matrix-mixed gel-type autologous chondrocyte implantation to treat osteochondral lesions of talus.Chondrocytes were harvested from cuboid surface calcaneus in 38 patients cultured, was performed with or without medial malleolar osteotomy. Preoperative American orthopedic foot ankle society ankle-hind scores, visual analogue score, Hannover scoring system subjective satisfaction investigated, comparison...

Background: Symptomatic accessory navicular syndrome (ANS) typically develops in young athletes. The symptoms are exacerbated during exercise or while walking, affecting the sports performance of purpose this study was to evaluate radiologic findings and clinical course athletes with comparison a nonathletic population. Methods: Seventy-nine patients ANS between August 2012 2013 were included. Overall, 29 50 not athletes, 19 (2 17 nonathletes) them improved after at least 6 months...

Background: There have been diverse results even in same Torg type of fifth metatarsal stress fractures. Methods: Eighty-six cases with a fracture that were treated modified tension band wiring from January 2003 to May 2009 evaluated retrospectively. Each case was classified according Torg’s classification and new classification. Using the proposed classification, subdivided into complete incomplete fracture. The based on presence or absence plantar gap more than 1 mm. After surgery, bone...

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether ultrasound elastography can demonstrate the outcome treatment in comparison with gray-scale imaging. Methods Sixteen patients (mean age, 46.9 years) plantar fasciitis were prospectively enrolled after unsuccessful conservative treatment. Individuals graded their heel pain on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) and underwent ultrasonography sonoelastography. Collagen injected heels. Fascial thickness hypoechogenicity, perifascial...

Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate whether arthroscopic microfracture with atelocollagen augmentation could improve the clinical outcomes and quality of regenerated cartilage in patients osteochondral lesion talus (OLT). hypothesized that would be superior undergoing compared those alone. Methods In this multicenter, randomized controlled trial, 60 were randomly allocated two groups: (group 1, n = 31) alone 2, 29). Mean 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS), Hannover scoring system (HSS),...

Background: The treatment of fifth metatarsal stress fractures can be challenging. Various operative fixation methods have been reported for fracture management. Among them, intramedullary screw has become increasingly popular. However, recent reports described failures after in athletes. aim this study was to determine the rates clinical and radiographic healing, time return sport, complications elite athletes with proximal treated plantar plating. Methods: Thirty-eight using a plating...

Background: This study was undertaken to determine whether unilateral hallux valgus progresses unilaterally and evaluate the demographics, etiologies, radiographic findings associated with symptomatic deformities. Methods: Patients treated for between January 2004 December 2008 were identified, of these, 33 patients deformities enrolled. Progression in normal feet evaluated at last follow-up visit, clinical information measurements those a deformed foot or an unchanged compared. Results:...

Level of Evidence: V, Expert Opinion

Comprehensive Assessment of Ankle Syndesmosis Injury Using 3D Isotropic Turbo Spin-Echo Sequences: Diagnostic Performance Compared With That Conventional and Oblique 3-T MRIMinchul Kim1, Yun Sun Choi1, Min Jeong1, Mira Park2, Tong Jin Chun1, Su Kim3 Ki Won Young3Audio Available | Share Claim CREDIT

No reported postoperative evaluation method is accurately correlated with the clinical outcome of repaired cartilage after autologous chondrocyte implantation. This study investigated correlation follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopic findings to surgically osteochondral lesion talus implantation using modified observation repair tissue (MOCART) scoring system. The group comprised 21 consecutive patients an who underwent One year postoperatively, a MRI was obtained...

Background: Several studies show that hallux valgus has a female preponderance and approximately 50% of patients have an adolescent onset deformity. However, little is known about male adolescent-onset valgus. We evaluated the radiologic characteristics result deformity correction in (MAHV). Methods: 31 feet with MAHV received corrective osteotomies (16 scarf, 11 distal chevron, 4 proximal 21 Akin). The patients’ mean age was 22 years. Using standard weight-bearing radiographs, we measured...

Fixation of proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy has been accomplished using K-wires traditionally and with a locking plate recently. However, both methods have many disadvantages. Hence, we developed an intramedullary fixation technique headless cannulated screws conducted biomechanical study to evaluate the superiority K-wire fixations.Proximal was performed on 30 synthetic models three techniques. Specimens in group I were fixated (1.6 mm × 2) II (3.0 distally through canal. III X-shaped...

Isolated ankle syndesmosis disruption (without fibula fracture) causes acute pain and may cause chronic instability pain. The aim of the present study was to evaluate outcomes after anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) anatomical fixation using anchor sutures for unstable isolated without fibular fractures.This assessed 22 athletes who were diagnosed with a positive external rotation test, had more than 2-mm diastasis on ultrasound, complete AITFL rupture magnetic resonance...

Hallux valgus is speculated to increase the load on second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, possibly inducing degenerative osteoarthritis. In addition, severity of arthritis may be correlated with hallux valgus. This study evaluated association MTP joint in patients and relationship between deformity.A total 382 (509 feet) underwent surgery for symptomatic deformities by 2 senior authors (KTL, YUP) from November 2011 December 2012. A 54 (61 feet), all female, were included osteoarthritis...