Foot & ankle international
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Comparative Study
Comparison of surgical techniques of 111 medial malleolar fractures classified by fracture geometry.
Evaluation of operative techniques used for medial malleolar fractures by classifying fracture geometry has not been well documented. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative series.
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Because recurrent peroneal subluxation can produce functional impairment in athletes, most authors suggest operative intervention for patients who fail nonoperative treatment. The present report introduces the modified sliding fibular graft repair for this pathology. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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Chronic diastasis of the syndesmosis has been recognized as a cause of persistent pain and dysfunction after a rotational ankle injury. Recently, there has been an increased effort to define the use of computed tomography (CT) imaging in making this diagnosis; however, no clear consensus has been reached on the best way to assess the anatomical integrity of the syndesmosis. In this retrospective case series, we have evaluated the diagnostic capability of 2 novel CT-based measurements. ⋯ Level IV, diagnostic.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Stabilization of proximal interphalangeal joint in lesser toe deformities with an angulated intramedullary implant.
Hammertoe and claw toe are among the most common foot deformities. Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint realignment can be performed using specifically designed intramedullary implants. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of patients with lesser toes deformities undergoing PIP joint realignment using an intramedullary implant. ⋯ Level IV, prospective case series.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of clinical outcome of pronation external rotation versus supination external rotation ankle fractures.
A pronation external rotation (PER) ankle fracture is a relatively uncommon injury. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and short-term clinical outcomes of operatively treated PER IV ankle fractures and compare them with a similarly treated cohort of supination external rotation IV (SER IV) fractures. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.