Foot & ankle international
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We analyzed the histopathologic findings in end-stage osteoarthritic ankle joint tissue that display increased uptake of bone-seeking radiotracer in single-photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging. ⋯ Our findings suggest a pathologic bone-remodeling process in end-stage ankle OA areas with increased (99m)Tc-DPD uptake.
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Comparative Study
Simple Neurectomy Versus Neurectomy With Intramuscular Implantation for Interdigital Neuroma: A Comparative Study.
Simple neurectomy is a standard treatment of interdigital nerve neuroma after failure of conservative treatment. Recently, neurectomy with intramuscular implantation of the proximal nerve stump has been proposed as a safe and effective alternative method providing significant pain improvement. However, there remains little evidence supporting one technique over the other. The purpose of this study was to compare functional outcomes and complications of simple neurectomy versus neurectomy with intramuscular implantation. ⋯ Both simple neurectomy and neurectomy with intramuscular implantation demonstrated significant improvement in terms of functional outcomes as measured with the FFI, SF-36, and VAS in patients with interdigital neuroma. Although requiring a longer operative time, neurectomy with intramuscular implantation technique might offer superior pain relief with comparable complications to the simple neurectomy technique.
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We aimed to define reference lines on standard lateral ankle radiographs that could be used intraoperatively to minimize iatrogenic nerve injury risk in medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy. ⋯ Nerve injury to both major and minor sensory nerves is likely underrecognized as a source of morbidity after calcaneal osteotomy. The current study provides a ready intraoperative guideline for minimizing this risk.