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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Revision first MTP arthrodesis & arthroplasty using titanium truss implants: early outcomes and cost comparison of custom versus prefabricated options

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Revision first MTP arthrodesis & arthroplasty using titanium truss implants: early outcomes and cost comparison of custom versus prefabricated options
Abstract Bone loss following failed first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis or arthroplasty presents a challenging reconstructive problem requiring restoration of length and structural stability. Titanium truss implants are an alternative option…
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Clinical efficacy of athletic taping-assisted physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: A systematic evaluation and meta-analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Clinical efficacy of athletic taping-assisted physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis: A systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Plantar fasciitis is a common sports injury with long-term chronic pain in the heel as the main symptom, and athletic taping has achieved certain therapeutic effects to improve…
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