Delayed Achilles tendon rupture presentation: Non-operative management may be the SMART choice.

Introduction: This biomechanical study aims to assess the function of patients who were treated non-operatively for delayed diagnosis Achilles tendon rupture. Patients were treated using the Swansea Morriston Achilles Rupture Treatment protocol (SMART), which is a physiotherapy led non-operative treatment program.

Methods: 19 patients (16M:3F) were enrolled and prospectively assessed using Achilles Repair Scores (ARS)/Achilles Tendon Rupture Scores (ATRS) (PROMS), Ankle ROM and isokinetic peak torque for plantarflexion of the ankle.

Foot injuries, playing surface and shoe design: Should we be thinking more about injury prevention.

The increasing use of artificial pitches has occurred in a multitude of sports at both professional and amateur levels. Artificial turf has become an extremely attractive option as it is felt to encourage a faster, safer and more entertaining play. However these pitches are not without controversy among sporting professionals and in the media.

How I Use a Three-Dimensional Approach to Correct Hallux Valgus with a Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy.

The role of uniplanar osteotomy in correction of multiplanar deformity in hallux valgus is a developing and promising concept. Careful consideration should be given to the literature when considering the concept of preexisting pronation of the metatarsal. Recent weight-bearing computed tomography studies contradict the existing literature and state that there is little or no rotation of the metatarsal; therefore, a multiplanar osteotomy should aim to correct the rotation caused by soft tissue imbalance at the tarsometatarsal and metatarsophalangeal joints rather than in the metatarsal itself.

Do magnetic growing rods have lower complication rates compared with conventional growing rods?

Background Context: The main advantage cited for the use of the magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) system over the conventional growing rod (CGR) in early-onset scoliosis is avoiding repeated invasive surgical procedures for lengthening, thus reducing, complications.

Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the complications of the MCGR system against the CGR system in our center.

Study Design/setting: This is a retrospective case control series.

Magnetic controlled growing rods for early-onset scoliosis: a 4-year follow-up.

Background Context: There have been no studies with medium-term follow-up of magnetic controlled growing rods (MCGRs).

Purpose: This study aimed to report our single center experience of a magnetic growing rod system with an average of 4 years' follow-up.

Study Design/setting: A retrospective case series was carried out.