Rare insertional peroneus brevis tendon tear at the base of the fifth metatarsal despite a reassuring MRI report: a case report

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Rare insertional peroneus brevis tendon tear at the base of the fifth metatarsal despite a reassuring MRI report: a case report
Abstract Introduction Peroneus brevis tendon tears are a recognised cause of lateral foot and ankle pain and are most commonly described as longitudinal split tears within the retromalleolar groove. Isolated…
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Posterior tibial tendon dislocation associated with ankle fractures: Case report and review across fracture patterns

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Posterior tibial tendon dislocation associated with ankle fractures: Case report and review across fracture patterns
Abstract Background Traumatic dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT) in ankle fractures is rare and is commonly reported in rotational Weber C fracture-dislocations, with tendon entrapment within the tibiofibular…
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Intraosseous abscesses formation in the foot from a disseminated infection in the presence of Mycobacterium chelonae: A case report

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Intraosseous abscesses formation in the foot from a disseminated infection in the presence of Mycobacterium chelonae: A case report
Abstract Atypical Mycobacterial osteomyelitis is rare, despite multiple reports of skin and soft tissue infections of the lower extremity. Early identification of these nontuberculous mycobacteria is necessary for proper pharmacological…
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Pott’s Fracture revisited

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Pott’s Fracture revisited
Percival Pott was born in 1714 in London. His father died when he was young and Pott was raised by his mother and Joseph Wilcocks, the Bishop of Rochester. Pott…
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Case report of iatrogenic synostosis following foot surgery and the subsequent management plan

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Case report of iatrogenic synostosis following foot surgery and the subsequent management plan
Abstract Common complications after distal metatarsal minimally invasive osteotomy (DMMO) include prolonged edema post-surgery, delayed union, transfer metatarsalgia, floating toe, persistent pain, neurovascular injury and wound complications. Synostosis following DMMO…
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Central strap gastrocnemius aponeurosis turn-down flap reconstruction for chronic Achilles tendon ruptures with large defects: A case series and frontal plane 180-degree rotation technique guide

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Central strap gastrocnemius aponeurosis turn-down flap reconstruction for chronic Achilles tendon ruptures with large defects: A case series and frontal plane 180-degree rotation technique guide
Abstract Repair of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures presents a significant surgical challenge due to tendon retraction, fibrosis, and degeneration. While isolated flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer may provide adequate…
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Beak avulsion fragility fracture of the calcaneus treated with fragment resection and Achilles reattachment: A case report and technique tip

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Beak avulsion fragility fracture of the calcaneus treated with fragment resection and Achilles reattachment: A case report and technique tip
Abstract Background Calcaneal break avulsion fractures are a challenging pathology seen in foot and ankle surgery. This pathology is typically associated with many unique considerations, including risk of skin necrosis…
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