Gastrocnemius Release in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of isolated gastrocnemius release in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. The primary outcome is the change in patient-reported pain outcomes. Secondary outcomes include the change in patient-reported foot and ankle function, ankle range of motion and strength, patient satisfaction and rate of surgical complications.

Safety of early weightbearing after ankle fracture fixation.

Purpose: Patients with surgically treated ankle fractures are traditionally kept non-weightbearing for at least six weeks post-operatively; however, recent literature suggests numerous benefits of early weightbearing (EWB) before six weeks without significantly impacting long-term outcomes. This study aims to review the safety of early vs late weightbearing following ankle fracture fixation by assessing the complication rate.

Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective study.

Identifying at risk populations amongst breast cancer survivors and their common symptoms and concerns.

Purpose: The survival rate amongst breast cancer survivors (BCS) have been increasing, with a 5-year survival rate of almost 90%. These women face many quality of life (QOL) issues either due to either cancer itself or the complex treatment regimen. Our retrospective analysis aims to identify at risk populations among the BCS and their most common concerns.

An elevated creatine kinase in the context of influenza A infection and sickle cell trait.

We describe the case of a 37-year-old normally fit and well man who presented to hospital with fever, lethargy and myalgia. He was found to have a creatine kinase level of over 1 million IU.l.

Minimally invasive distal metaphyseal metatarsal osteotomy (DMMO) for symptomatic forefoot pathology - Short to medium term outcomes from a retrospective case series.

Background: Minimally invasive distal metaphyseal metatarsal osteotomy (DMMO) may be used to treat metatarsalgia and forefoot pathology. Few large series report its results or examine the degree of metatarsal shortening with this technique. The clinical and radiographic results of a cohort of patients treated with DMMOs at our unit are reported.