The objective of this study was to identify factors influencing operative outcomes in straightforward, uncomplicated open ankle fusions.We reviewed all primary fusions conducted at 1 institution over an 11-year period fusions. Inclusion required a minimum 6 months follow-up. Patients were excluded for neuropathic arthropathy, insensate limb, failed total replacement, simultaneous arthrodesis the subtalar joint, or performed within year injury salvage fixation and painful function due (1)...

To evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on outcomes patients with chronic refractory osteomyelitis (CRO) when combined modern antibiotics delivery methods and/or surgical treatments. The authors conducted a retrospective review 58 CRO from single institution who underwent HBO along standard treatment between January 2009 and December 2019. investigate associations binary interest, they estimated logistic regression models. All models were adjusted for sex, smoking status,...

This study provides intermediate-term follow-up data on the vascular status of a cohort children with perfused, pulseless supracondylar humeral fracture who were managed closed reduction, percutaneous pinning, and observation.Pediatric patients sustained in period from 2007 to 2011 had at least six months clinical identified returned for evaluation. The primary outcome was as indicated by palpation radial pulse, wrist brachial index, arterial patency duplex ultrasound. Secondary outcomes...

Abstract Background The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) released the standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR) form to provide information evaluators orthopaedic residency applicants. SLOR associates numerical data an applicant’s recommendation. However, it remains unclear whether new effectively distinguishes among applicants, for whom letters are perceived suffer from “grade inflation.” In addition, is unknown more experienced faculty members differ in important ways those...

Background Minimally invasive (MIS) treatment of hallux valgus (HV) deformity is increasing in popularity. A 2-mm diameter burr used to create a distal first metatarsal osteotomy prior capital fragment translation and fixation. The will shorten by the burr’s (2 mm). Plantar or dorsal displacement may also cause load transference possibly transfer metatarsalgia. purpose this study examine effect MIS HV on forefoot loading mechanics with respect shortening sagittal plane displacement. Methods...

Study Design. Cadaveric model. Objectives. To compare the effect of PEEK versus conventional implants on scatter radiation to a simulated tumor bed in spine Summary Background Data. Given highly vasculature nature spine, it is most common place for bony metastases. After surgical treatment spinal metastasis, adjuvant therapy typically administered. Radiation dosing primarily limited by toxicity cord. The caused metallic decreases accuracy and can unintentionally increase effective dose seen...

Hallux valgus deformity frequently presents with an increased distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) which may require additional correction. Minimally invasive hallux surgery is often used in patients DMAA. We hypothesized that the triplanar correction minimally extra-articular metaphyseal transverse osteotomy (META) would improve DMAA, addition to (HVA), intermetatarsal (IMA), and patient-reported outcomes. A retrospective chart review was performed on who underwent META procedure for...

Background: Limited literature is available to guide surgeons on which patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) may be the best candidates for minimally invasive dorsal closing wedge calcaneal Zadek osteotomy (MIS ZO). We hypothesized that severity of IAT preoperative magnetic resonance image (MRI) correlate post-operative functional outcomes and help patient selection treatment MIS ZO. Methods: Patients who underwent ZO ± Haglund deformity were identified retrospectively...

Submission Type: Other Research Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control Meta-analysis of studies Introduction/Purpose: Currently in foot and ankle orthopedics, the use autograft is considered gold standard for improving fusion rates complicated arthrodesis procedures. However, recent have suggested allograft a suitable alternative to autografting. Allografts such as Augment® (Wright Medical Group), Bio4TM (Stryker), ViviGen® (DePuy Synthes) are synthetically made, ready use, do...

Submission Type: Other Research Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control Meta-analysis of studies Introduction/Purpose: The use autograft is considered the gold standard for improving fusion rate in foot and ankle surgeries. Allograft may be useful as an alternative to given its high accessibility lack harvesting complications. Newer generation allograft mixtures containing osteoconductive, osteoinductive osteogenic factors which have similar or even higher rates success compared...

Submission Type: Other Research Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control Meta-analysis of studies Introduction/Purpose: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is commonly performed for complex deformity, arthritis, or unstable Charcot about the hindfoot. Due to this complexity, these procedures are often associated with increased morbidity and postoperative complications. There limited data analyzing prevalence various preoperative diagnoses comorbidities, as well treatment...

Submission Type: Other Research Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control Meta-analysis of studies Introduction/Purpose: There is great interest in orthobiologics as surgical adjuvants to decrease rates complications, including non-union, and time fusion. While there are a limited number investigating the role healing following foot ankle fusion procedures, an even greater lack large use allographic or autographic compared those procedures without. As such, purpose this study...

Introduction Correction of hallux valgus through minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has grown in popularity recent years. Despite the increase use, there been limited research into learning curve associated with procedure, which documented extensively for other MIS procedures. Our study looked to determine surgery. Methods A retrospective review was conducted patients who underwent surgery, performed by 2 foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, between November 2021 April 2023....

Patient reliance on internet resources for clinical information has steadily increased. The recent widespread accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT increased patient these while also raising concerns about the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness they provide. Previous studies have evaluated found it could accurately respond to questions common surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasty, but is untested uncommon procedures ankle arthroplasty (TAA). This study...

Background Multimodal, opioid-free regimens for postoperative pain have been increasing in popularity due to concerns regarding the current opioid crisis. Despite their increased popularity, there is limited evidence effectiveness of these outpatient forefoot procedures. This study looks compare a multimodal, control regimen historical patients undergoing elective, Methods Data were collected prospectively elective procedures, including bunion, bunionette, and lesser toe corrections, who...

Vitamin D is vital for bone mineralization and turnover. Athletes are prone to stress injuries (BSIs) when repetitive forces exceed the bone's remodeling capacity. Our study aims determine if providing supplemental vitamin collegiate athletes reduces incidence of BSIs in this population. Providing will reduce This a prospective cohort study, with level evidence II, which means lesser-quality retrospective comparative cohort. Two hundred forty-five were enrolled from single institution. Serum...