Foot & ankle international
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Comparative Study
Correlation of Postoperative Position of the Sesamoids After Chevron Osteotomy With Outcome.
Postoperative incomplete reduction of the sesamoids has been identified as a potential risk factor for hallux valgus recurrence after proximal osteotomy. However, it is not known whether the postoperative sesamoid position is a risk factor in hallux valgus correction via distal chevron osteotomy with or without dorsal webspace release (DWSR). ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Bunionette deformity is characterized as head hypertrophy, lateral bowing, or splaying of the fifth metatarsal, or a combination of these deformities. Most previous studies have focused on the fourth and fifth metatarsals; few have analyzed the radiographic morphologic characteristics of the entire foot. The morphologic characteristics of the entire foot in cases of symptomatic bunionette deformity were analyzed with a radiographic image-mapping system. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Comparative Study
Effect of Obesity on Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Reconstruction of Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity.
Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), but obesity's effects on outcomes following AAFD reconstruction are unknown. We hypothesized that obesity would negatively impact outcomes following joint-preserving stage II AAFD reconstruction. ⋯ Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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Comparative Study
Operative and Nonoperative Management of Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Active Duty Military Population.
The optimal management of Achilles tendon ruptures continues to be a subject of debate in orthopedics. These injuries are common in the active duty military population. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively compare the results of operative and nonoperative management of Achilles tendon ruptures in the active duty military population following the publication of a landmark level I study that has influenced practice patterns. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative series.