Musculoskeletal Key

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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Outcomes of chlorhexidine gluconate irrigation in limb preservation surgery

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Outcomes of chlorhexidine gluconate irrigation in limb preservation surgery

Abstract Surgical site infections (SSIs) increase healthcare costs and can worsen outcomes after foot and ankle surgery, including prolonged hospitalization, readmissions, and risk of additional amputations. Although chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)…

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Midfoot charcot neuroarthropathy treated with staged reconstruction and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: radiographic settling and short-term limb preservation

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Midfoot charcot neuroarthropathy treated with staged reconstruction and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: radiographic settling and short-term limb preservation

Abstract Background Midfoot Charcot neuroarthropathy is a progressive disorder, commonly affecting people with diabetic neuropathy. It can lead to foot collapse, plantar prominence, ulcers, infection, and even limb loss. In…

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Closed peritalar dislocation with navicular and sustentaculum tali fractures: case report and review of the literature

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Closed peritalar dislocation with navicular and sustentaculum tali fractures: case report and review of the literature

Abstract This case report details an exceedingly rare instance of closed peritalar dislocation (CPD) coupled with fractures of both the navicular bone and the sustentaculum tali in a 34-year-old male…

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Localized Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath of the Second Toe in a Young Diabetic Renal Transplant Patient

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Localized Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath of the Second Toe in a Young Diabetic Renal Transplant Patient

Abstract Localized tenosynovial giant cell tumor (lTGCT), formerly termed giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCTTS), is a benign soft tissue neoplasm that commonly affects the hand and wrist,…

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Brodie’s abscess of the foot: An isolated case affecting the medial cuneiform

Sep 5, 2026 by drzezo in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Brodie’s abscess of the foot: An isolated case affecting the medial cuneiform

Abstract Brodie’s abscess is a localised form of subacute or chronic osteomyelitis, typically presenting with prolonged pain and minimal systemic features. It most commonly affects the metaphysis of long bones,…

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