Musculoskeletal Key

Achilles and flexor hallucis longus tendonitis or giant cell tumor?: A case study

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Achilles and flexor hallucis longus tendonitis or giant cell tumor?: A case study

Abstract Tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT), are benign proliferative lesions arising from the tendon sheaths, synovium, or bursae. They commonly occur in the extremities and may present as localized or…

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Unrecognized bladder cancer metastasis resulting in distal tibial pathologic fracture: A case report

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Unrecognized bladder cancer metastasis resulting in distal tibial pathologic fracture: A case report

Abstract Background Bladder cancer is one of the more common urologic cancers that stems from the lining of the bladder. Muscle-invasive forms of bladder cancer are less common but considered…

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Pseudomonas green nail syndrome presenting as refractory diabetic foot cellulitis in an elderly patient

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Pseudomonas green nail syndrome presenting as refractory diabetic foot cellulitis in an elderly patient

Abstract Background Green nail syndrome (GNS) is a bacterial nail disorder most commonly associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and is often regarded as a benign or cosmetic condition. In vulnerable patient…

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Targeted immunotherapy for plantar fasciitis, a scoping review and a case report

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Targeted immunotherapy for plantar fasciitis, a scoping review and a case report

Abstract Background Plantar fasciitis, also referred to as plantar heel pain, is a condition characterized by severe, recurring pain that may persist for years, often limiting walking ability and reducing…

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Staged treatment of open talar extrusion using a 3D-molded antibiotic cement spacer and total talus replacement

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Staged treatment of open talar extrusion using a 3D-molded antibiotic cement spacer and total talus replacement

Abstract Talar extrusion is an extremely rare, potentially limb-threatening injury. The majority of talar extrusions are open talar dislocations or fracture-dislocations associated with severe surrounding soft tissue injuries. Arthrodesis, talar…

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Ankle arthrodesis with external fixation for septic ankle joint secondary to tuberculosis

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Ankle arthrodesis with external fixation for septic ankle joint secondary to tuberculosis

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) of the ankle joint is a rare manifestation of musculoskeletal TB and often presents with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Advanced cases may…

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MRI demonstrated complete revascularization of the total extruded talus at 5 years after reimplantation: A case report

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on MRI demonstrated complete revascularization of the total extruded talus at 5 years after reimplantation: A case report

Abstract Case Total extruded talus is a rare condition associated with high rates of complications, including infection, osteonecrosis, and posttraumatic arthritis. The management of this type of injury is still…

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A rare presentation of Tumoral calcinosis in the foot: Surgical management and literature review

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on A rare presentation of Tumoral calcinosis in the foot: Surgical management and literature review

Abstract Tumoral calcinosis is a rare disorder characterized by calcium phosphate crystal deposition in soft tissues, typically occurring in peri‑articular regions of large joints, though secondary forms associated with metabolic…

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Quadratus plantae with reversed muscular–tendinous pattern: Functional and clinical insights

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Quadratus plantae with reversed muscular–tendinous pattern: Functional and clinical insights

Abstract The flexor digitorum accessorius (quadratus plantae) plays an important role in optimizing the action of flexor digitorum longus by correcting its oblique pull during toe flexion. Variations in its…

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Hallux interphalangeal joint arthrodesis for healing of chronic hallux ulcers: outcomes, complications, and predictors

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Hallux interphalangeal joint arthrodesis for healing of chronic hallux ulcers: outcomes, complications, and predictors

Abstract Background Chronic plantar hallux interphalangeal joint (IPJ) ulcers are difficult to heal and prone to recurrence. The surgical literature is dominated by resection arthroplasty; hallux IPJ arthrodesis has been…

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