Cavovarus foot constitutes a complex 3-dimensional deformity. The Coleman block test has traditionally been used to distinguish between forefoot- and hindfoot-driven However, there no objective evaluation of the using radiographs or weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT). purpose this study was compare hindfoot alignment in adult cavovarus feet with without clinical examination, radiography, WBCT.Six 6 patients diagnosis deformity were prospectively enrolled. All underwent photography...

Background: Shortening and dorsiflexion of the first metatarsal are known potential side effects osteotomies for hallux valgus (HV) with to cause transfer metatarsalgia. We compared effect tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis (Lapidus procedure), proximal lateral closing wedge osteotomy (PLCWO), intermetatarsal suture button fixation procedures on length ray. Methods: retrospectively evaluated 105 feet in 99 patients 30 weeks follow-up. The average age was 54 years. Seventy-four had a Lapidus...

In the United States, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine presently approved by US Food Drug Administration. The purpose of this study is to analyze passive surveillance data on COVID-19 adverse reaction in States.We analyzed reactions which were retrieved from Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System database. Retrieved records demographic information as well top...

The opioid epidemic is a devastating public health issue to which orthopaedic surgery inextricably linked. purpose of this study was identify risk factors for new persistent use after foot and ankle among patients who were naive preoperatively.Patients undergoing or at single institution identified. Our state's prescription monitoring program used track prescriptions filled in the preoperative (6 months 30 days before surgery), perioperative (30 14 after), postoperative (2 6 after) periods....

Study Design. Retrospective. Objective. To demonstrate whether preoperative mental health status can be predictive of postoperative functional outcomes as measured by Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF) following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). Summary Background Data. There is a paucity scientific investigations into the association between evaluated validated questionnaire such Short Form-12 Mental...

Talar osteonecrosis is a well-described phenomenon following talar neck fracture, but rarely described complication after procedures about the foot and ankle. Here we describe clinical course of 5 cases injection calcium phosphate into talus (subchondroplasty) with or without acute lateral ligament repair ankle injuries performed at an outside institution. Practitioners should be aware this potentially devastating complication. Future research indicated to determine safety efficacy...

Background: There is no consensus as to which skin antiseptic solution most effective at reducing infection following orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. The purpose of this study determine if the addition a dilute povidone-iodine soak scrub standard preparation with alcohol chlorhexidine decreases positive bacterial culture rates from hallux nailfold. Methods: In prospective, randomized controlled trial, 242 subjects undergoing surgery were one 2 groups. control group received our 2-step an...

The most common first-line fixation technique for simple Weber B fibula fractures is a lag screw with lateral neutralization plate. surgical unstable fracture one-third semi-tubular plate and cortical screws, implemented when appropriate. However, the can be technically challenging in osteoporotic bone or within fibulas of smaller diameter, some cases result fragmentation at site, malreduction, peroneal irritation. purpose this study to examine an alternative method routine treatment fractures.

Patients are often made weightbearing as tolerated (WBAT) in a controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot for the management of various foot and conditions. The CAM causes leg length discrepancy (LLD) between booted (longer) contralateral (shorter) lower extremities. This can potentially cause balance problems, undue strain on joints, discomfort patients. We hypothesized that length-evening orthotic placed plantar aspect shoe improves among patients who WBAT boot.Patients were randomized to either...

Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Surgeon prescription of narcotic medications has been identified as a contributor to the nation’s devastating opioid epidemic. The purpose this study is identify risk factors for postoperative dependence following orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. Methods: Four hundred forty-eight patients undergoing surgery at single institution over 6- month period were identified. Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program was used track prescriptions filled in...

Category: Bunion; Lesser Toes; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Shortening and dorsiflexion of the first metatarsal are a known side effect osteotomies for hallux valgus (HV) deformity with potential to cause transfer metatarsalgia. We compared tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis (Lapidus), proximal lateral closing wedge osteotomy (PLCWO), intermetatarsal suture button fixation procedures on length ray. Methods: retrospectively evaluated 123 feet in 115 patients. The average age was 54....

Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: The Coleman block test has traditionally been used to distinguish between forefoot- and hindfoot-driven deformity as well flexibility of cavovarus deformity. However, there no validation the using x- rays or weightbearing CT scan. purpose this study was compare hindfoot alignment in feet with without clinical exam, x-ray, Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 7 patients. average age 57, were 5 males, BMI 34.7. Average calcaneal pitch...

Category: Other Introduction/Purpose: Patients are often made weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) in a controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot for the management of various foot and conditions. The CAM causes leg-length discrepancy (LLD) between booted (longer) contralateral (shorter) lower extremities. This can potentially cause balance problems, undue strain on joints, discomfort patients. We hypothesized that evening orthotic placed plantar aspect shoe improves among patients who WBAT boot....

Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: The current standard of care for management an unstable ankle fracture that includes oblique Weber B fibula is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using a plate screws to anatomically reduce compress the fractured fibula. most popular first-line techniques include either lag screw with neutralization or anti- glide without through plate. However, these can be technically challenging in osteoporotic bone within fibulas smaller diameter, some cases...

Natarajan, Sameera; Kabir, Christopher; Mehraban, Nasima; Arjun; Loiselle, Maria; Melkumian, Mariam; Isina, Ainura; Chu, Chae Author Information

Category: Lesser Toes; Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: There is no consensus as to which skin antiseptic technique most effective at reducing bacterial load prior orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures. The purpose of this study determine if the addition a dilute betadine soak scrub standard preparation with alcohol chlorhexidine decreases positive culture rates from hallux nailfold. Methods: In prospective, randomized controlled trial, 242 subjects were one two groups. control...

Category: Ankle; Sports; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Non-operative treatment is regarded as the standard of care for management acute, uncomplicated lateral ankle sprains. As diagnostic and options evolve, there intermittently renewed interest in early surgical these acute injuries. Wider availability magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has made advanced sprains more commonplace. One entity commonly seen on MRI ‘bone marrow lesion’ (BML). Recently, a procedure termed ‘Subchondroplasty’...