Relationships among patient-reported outcome measures, functional performances, and tendon properties in patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: A cross-sectional study

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Relationships among patient-reported outcome measures, functional performances, and tendon properties in patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: A cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse-related musculoskeletal disorder. The relationships among patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), functional performance, and structural tendon changes remain poorly understood. This study aimed to…
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Ultrasonographic and elastographic comparison of needle versus scalpel achilles tenotomy in clubfoot: A clinical and morphological study

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Ultrasonographic and elastographic comparison of needle versus scalpel achilles tenotomy in clubfoot: A clinical and morphological study
Abstract Background Achilles tenotomy is an integral component of the Ponseti method for treating congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Although traditionally performed using a scalpel in a sterile setting, percutaneous needle…
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Combined supramalleolar osteotomy and ankle arthrodesis for end-stage ankle arthritis with large varus deformity

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Combined supramalleolar osteotomy and ankle arthrodesis for end-stage ankle arthritis with large varus deformity
Abstract Background This study aimed to report our experience with the combined use of hemiwedge supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) procedure and open ankle arthrodesis (AA) for correcting end-stage ankle arthritis with…
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Construct validity, reliability and interpretability of the Turkish version of the TENDINopathy Severity Assessment – Achilles (TENDINS-A) questionnaire

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Construct validity, reliability and interpretability of the Turkish version of the TENDINopathy Severity Assessment – Achilles (TENDINS-A) questionnaire
Abstract Background This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of TENDINS-A (TENDINS-A-TR) and evaluate its measurement properties. Materials and methods A total of 130 participants (n = 60 Achilles…
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Outcome after mosaicplasty for osteochondral lesion of the talus: 19-patients, over 10-year follow-up

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Outcome after mosaicplasty for osteochondral lesion of the talus: 19-patients, over 10-year follow-up
Abstract Background To investigate autologous cartilage–bone graft survivorship and outcomes among young patients with symptomatic osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the talus a long-term follow-up study is warranted. Methods Nineteen patients…
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The utility of needle arthroscopy in the ankle joint: A cadaveric study evaluating visualization, surgical feasibility, and learning curve considerations

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on The utility of needle arthroscopy in the ankle joint: A cadaveric study evaluating visualization, surgical feasibility, and learning curve considerations
Abstract Background Needle arthroscopy (nanoscopy) is gaining recognition as a minimally invasive alternative to standard arthroscopy, offering improved visualization of intra-articular structures. This cadaveric study evaluates its feasibility, effectiveness, and…
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Autologous osteochondral transplantation versus dorsiflexion closing wedge metatarsal osteotomy for Freiberg’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Autologous osteochondral transplantation versus dorsiflexion closing wedge metatarsal osteotomy for Freiberg’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Freiberg’s disease is a rare osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head that can cause progressive pain, deformity, and loss of function. The two most widely used joint-preserving surgical options…
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Minimally invasive chevron osteotomy provides comparable outcomes to open surgery for hallux valgus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Minimally invasive chevron osteotomy provides comparable outcomes to open surgery for hallux valgus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) chevron osteotomy has emerged as an alternative to the traditional open chevron (OC) osteotomy for hallux valgus correction, aiming to achieve similar deformity correction…
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Postoperative infection rates with 3D-printed custom metallic cage implants comparable to traditional reconstruction in the foot and ankle

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Postoperative infection rates with 3D-printed custom metallic cage implants comparable to traditional reconstruction in the foot and ankle
Abstract Background Treatment of foot and ankle critical-sized defects (CSDs) remains a surgical challenge. Custom 3D-printed metallic implants have emerged as a promising solution, however current literature is limited. This…
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