Publications by authors named "Andre G Leumann"
Article Synopsis
- The ankle joint is part of a complex biomechanical system in the hindfoot, with around 1% of adults worldwide affected by ankle osteoarthritis (AO), primarily due to trauma leading to deformities.
- Half of the patients with end-stage AO have abnormal hindfoot alignment, highlighting the impact of the condition on overall foot structure.
- The article reviews the biomechanics of arthritic valgus ankles, discusses therapeutic options for treatment, explores challenges in the field, and analyzes outcomes for patients with valgus deformities who have undergone total ankle replacement.
Purpose: To compare complication rates and outcome of open lateral retinacular (LR) lengthening and open LR release in the treatment of lateral patellar hypercompression syndrome (LPHS).
Methods: In a prospective double-blinded study, 28 patients (mean age, 48 years; 21 women and 7 men) received either LR release (14 patients) or LR lengthening (14 patients) in alternating fashion over the same lateral parapatellar skin incision for LPHS (blinding of patients to surgical procedure [i.e.
Background: Patients and health care professionals alike are often surprised by the course of pain after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The current study aimed to determine the baseline patterns of postoperative symptoms during the first year following uncomplicated TAA.
Materials And Methods: In a prospective observational study 28 patients with unilateral posttraumatic osteoarthritis were tested for pain with a visual analogue scale, swelling (min grade, 0; max grade, 4), ankle range of motion, and AOFAS ankle score.