Background: Approximately 1 in 4 adults will develop hallux valgus (HV). Up to 80% of adult Internet users reference online sources for health-related information. Overall, with the high prevalence of HV combined with the numerous treatment options, we believe patients are likely turning to Internet search engines for questions relevant to HV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Approximately 18 in every 100 000 people have experienced a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite the prevalence of this condition, treatment options remain contested.
Hypothesis/purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of spin-reporting practices that may exaggerate benefit or minimize harm-in abstracts of systematic reviews related to Achilles tendon repair.
This article is another review of clinical application of the use of bone morphogenetic proteins, specifically rhBMP2 Infuse Bonegraft, in the treatment of both acute and chronic fracture and fusion situations. Overall experience is reported with particular detail to the use of biologics in the treatment of problems involving the tibia, foot, and ankle.
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