Plantar fascia thickness and fat-pad measurement at target points: A cost-beneficial and fast method in the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Plantar fascia thickness and fat-pad measurement at target points: A cost-beneficial and fast method in the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic importance of ultrasonic imaging by assessing the thickness of the plantar fascia (F) and fat pad (FP) at different locations in…
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The effect of preoperative osteoporosis on postoperative outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The effect of preoperative osteoporosis on postoperative outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty
Abstract Introduction Recent literature, particularly in the fields of total joint arthroplasty, has raised concern for increased perioperative complications following joint arthroplasty in patients with osteoporosis. The purpose of this…
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Surgical intervention yields superior results over conservative management in calcaneal-side calcaneofibular ligament rupture

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Surgical intervention yields superior results over conservative management in calcaneal-side calcaneofibular ligament rupture
Abstract Background To the best of our knowledge, no study has investigated complete calcaneal-side calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) rupture. This study was performed to compare the clinical and radiographic results of…
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Clinical and biomechanical outcomes of orthotic devices for progressive collapsing foot deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Clinical and biomechanical outcomes of orthotic devices for progressive collapsing foot deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) represents a progressive medial longitudinal arch collapse of the foot. This study reviewed the clinical and biomechanical efficacy of orthotic interventions for PCFD….
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Functional outcome and complications after surgical treatment of acute navicular fractures

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Functional outcome and complications after surgical treatment of acute navicular fractures
Abstract Background Long-term functional outcome and complications following ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) for acute navicular fractures remain insufficiently investigated. This study aimed to evaluate functional outcome, complications, quality of…
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Minimally invasive and open posterior calcaneal displacement osteotomy for pediatric hindfoot deformity: A comparative study

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Minimally invasive and open posterior calcaneal displacement osteotomy for pediatric hindfoot deformity: A comparative study
Abstract Background Minimally invasive posterior displacement calcaneal osteotomy (PDCO) is often used in hindfoot deformity correction in the adult population, but there is a paucity on its use in children….
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Letter to the editor to comment on “Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ankle sprains: Comparing free chatbot recommendations with clinical guidelines”

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Letter to the editor to comment on “Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ankle sprains: Comparing free chatbot recommendations with clinical guidelines”
To the Editor We read with interest the recent paper by Roch et al. comparing chatbot-generated advice for lateral ankle sprains to a clinical standard . This work provides a…
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Letter to the editor to comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-HDP SPECT/CT and MRI for foot and ankle osteoarthritis (ProSPECT-trial): Study protocol”

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Letter to the editor to comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-HDP SPECT/CT and MRI for foot and ankle osteoarthritis (ProSPECT-trial): Study protocol”
To the Editor, We read with interest the study protocol by van Hasselt et al., outlining the ProSPECT trial, which aims to compare the diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-HDP SPECT/CT and…
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