Preoperative Evaluation of Thyroid Cancer: A Review of Current Best Practices.

Objective: The incidence of thyroid cancer has significantly increased in recent decades. Although most thyroid cancers are small and carry an excellent prognosis, a subset of patients present with advanced thyroid cancer, which is associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. The management of thyroid cancer requires a thoughtful individualized approach to optimize oncologic outcomes and minimize morbidity associated with treatment.

Inflammatory response in confirmed non-diabetic foot and ankle infections: A case series with normal inflammatory markers.

Background: The distinction between foot and ankle wound healing complications as opposed to infection is crucial for the appropriate and efficacious allocation of antibiotic therapy. Multiple reports have focused on the diagnostic accuracy of different inflammatory markers, however, mainly in the diabetic population.

Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of white cell count (WCC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as diagnostic tools for this distinction in the non-diabetic cohort.

Superior Laryngeal Nerve Signal Attenuation Influences Voice Outcomes in Thyroid Surgery.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objective was to identify whether injury of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) or changes in EBSLN parameters after dissection during thyroidectomies correlate with changes in voice quality postoperatively.

Study Design: Prospective multicenter case series.

Methods: A prospective multicenter study was conducted on patients undergoing thyroidectomies with intraoperative nerve monitoring.

Prospective Comparison of Subtalar Arthroereisis With Calcaneal Lengthening in the Management of Planovalgus Feet of Ambulatory

Background: Pes planovalgus (PPV) deformity is common among cerebral palsy (CP) patients. There is no true consensus about the best way of treating this common deformity, especially when surgical interference is required. Treatment options range from orthotics to complex surgical procedures.