Foot & ankle international
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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.
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Comparative Study
Results of Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis for Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity vs Posttraumatic Arthritis.
The goal of this study was to compare results with arthroscopic posterior subtalar arthrodesis between patients treated for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) due to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and patients with posttraumatic subtalar arthritis. ⋯ Level III, retrospective case series.
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The prevalence of obesity in the United States is staggering. Currently, the effect of obesity on third-generation total ankle replacement (TAR) is unknown. ⋯ Level III, comparative series.
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Understanding the plantar nerve anatomy is crucial for safe endoscopic surgery of the sole. We aimed to anatomically dissect the lateral aspect and soles of cadaveric feet to investigate the safety of peroneus longus tendoscopy with a plantar lateral portal and the safe zones for plantar portals. ⋯ We found the anatomic characteristics of a relatively safe zone for the plantar portal for plantar lateral portal.
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Up to 44% of ankle fractures have involvement of the posterior tibial margin. Fracture size and morphology are important factors to guide treatment of these fragments, but reliability of plain radiography in estimating size is low. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the accuracy of 2-dimensional computed tomography (2DCT) in the assessment of posterior malleolar fractures. Additionally, the diagnostic accuracy of 2DCT and its value in preoperative planning was evaluated. ⋯ Level III, comparative study.