Foot & ankle international
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In 2016, our provider group adopted an initial prescription opioid maximum guideline to reduce overprescription of opioids. The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess opioid consumption patterns following implementation of this guideline in patients undergoing outpatient foot and ankle surgery. ⋯ Level II, prospective observational cohort study.
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Comparative Study
Fulfillment of Expectations After Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery.
To date, no study has assessed fulfillment of patients' expectations after foot and ankle surgery. This study aimed to validate a method of assessing expectation fulfillment in foot/ankle patients postoperatively. ⋯ Level II, prospective comparative series.
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Injuries to the Lisfranc complex range from purely ligamentous disruptions to fracture-dislocations of the tarsometatarsal joint. Treatment options include closed/open reduction with percutaneous pinning, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), and primary arthrodesis. We present a ligament reinforcement technique utilizing a flexible fixation device for the treatment of ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.