Frailty is associated with increased length of stay, hospitalization costs and disposition to long-term care facilities after total ankle arthroplasty

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Frailty is associated with increased length of stay, hospitalization costs and disposition to long-term care facilities after total ankle arthroplasty
Abstract Background The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) is associated with adverse events after joint replacement, but outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) remain unclear. Methods The National Readmissions Database…
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) into Spanish for Chile and LATAM

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) into Spanish for Chile and LATAM
Abstract Background The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) assess physical function in musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot and ankle. Method The aim of this study was to translate, culturally…
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Outcomes of open versus minimally invasive Zadek osteotomy in treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Outcomes of open versus minimally invasive Zadek osteotomy in treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy
Abstract Background Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) often necessitates surgery when conservative measures fail. In recent years, minimally invasive (MIS) Zadek osteotomy has emerged as a favourable alternative to open surgeries…
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Effects and optimal dosage of Tai Chi for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Effects and optimal dosage of Tai Chi for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Chronic ankle instability (CAI) exhibits a remarkably high incidence among individuals following acute lateral ankle sprains, serving as a primary contributor to the impairment of postural balance and…
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Erratum to “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” [Foot Ankle Surg 32 2 (2026) 191–192]

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Erratum to “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” [Foot Ankle Surg 32 2 (2026) 191–192]
The authors of the article “Diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc-HDP SPECT/CT and MRI for foot and ankle osteoarthritis (ProSPECT-trial): Study protocol– FAS 2098- Foot and Ankle Surgery 32 (2026) 191–192 were…
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Morphological classification and clinical significance of retromalleolar canal based on magnetic resonance imaging

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Morphological classification and clinical significance of retromalleolar canal based on magnetic resonance imaging
Abstract Purpose Tarsal tunnel neurovascular vulnerability lacks robust anatomical classification. We established an MRI-based retromalleolar canal classification to assess its clinical utility for surgical approach guidance and pathology diagnosis. Methods…
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Letter to the editor to comment on “Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty”

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Letter to the editor to comment on “Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty”
Dear editor, We have studied a research paper titled “Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty”, in Japan, which was published in a column of…
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Letter to the editor to comment on “MRI assessment of graft maturation after arthroscopic anatomical lateral ankle ligament reconstruction: One-year comparison between autograft and allograft”

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Letter to the editor to comment on “MRI assessment of graft maturation after arthroscopic anatomical lateral ankle ligament reconstruction: One-year comparison between autograft and allograft”
Dear Editor, We read with great interest the prospective study by Paquot et al. , which, for the first time, confirmed through multimodal MRI that there was no significant difference…
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Functional outcomes and return to sport following surgical management of posterior malleolar fractures: A retrospective cohort study

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Functional outcomes and return to sport following surgical management of posterior malleolar fractures: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Ankle fractures are highly prevalent orthopaedic injuries frequently involving the posterior malleolus, affecting ankle stability and function. Methods This study evaluated functional outcomes and return to sport following…
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EFAS Score – validation of the Norwegien version by the Score Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on EFAS Score – validation of the Norwegien version by the Score Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)
Abstract Background The Score Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS) developed, validated, and published the EFAS Score in 16 languages. Currently, the Norwegian version completed data acquisition…
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