Using autologous umbilical cord blood and placental cells for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: an exploratory safety and feasibility study.

Introduction. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) caused by lack of oxygen and perfusion to the brain can lead to acute neurological damage in newborns. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the most effective and safest treatment.

A new suture fixation technique for the Akin osteotomy of the proximal phalanx: You don't need any implant.

Background: Various fixation methods have been described for Akin osteotomy, based on using metal implants or transosseous sutures. The aim of this study was to evaluate radiological outcomes and complications of closing wedge Akin osteotomy based on a crossed suture configuration of the joint capsule rather than using implants. The null hypothesis is that a crossed suture has comparable radiological results to other techniques, with no additional complications.

Is the EQ-5D-5L a responsive test to evaluate results in elective foot and ankle surgery?

Purpose: To analyze the responsiveness and the minimally clinical important change (MCIC) of the EuroQol (EQ) 5D-5 L score in patients that had undergone foot/ankle surgery.

Methods: Patients that underwent elective foot/ankle surgery from January 2019 to December 2020 were included. They were assessed with the EQ-5D-5L, visual analogue pain scale and Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively.

Halving the usage of rigid-soled postoperative shoes does not affect outcomes in forefoot reconstruction surgery.

Background: Postoperative shoes are commonly used after forefoot surgery. This study's aim was to demonstrate that reducing rigid-soled shoe time to 3 weeks neither compromises functional outcomes nor does it produce complications.

Methods: Prospective cohort study: 6 weeks versus 3 weeks of rigid postoperative shoe (100 and 96 patients respectively), after forefoot surgery with stable osteotomies.

Reproducibility of Bartoníček and Haraguchi classifications of the posterior malleolus fractures.

Background: Two of the most commonly used classifications for the posterior malleolus fracture are Haraguchi and Bartoníček. Both classifications are based on the morphology of the fracture. This study makes an inter- and intra-observer agreement analysis of the mentioned classifications.