A Study of Orthopedic Patient Leaflets and Readability of AI-Generated Text in Foot and Ankle Surgery (SOLE-AI).

Introduction The internet age has broadened the horizons of modern medicine, and the ever-increasing scope of artificial intelligence (AI) has made information about healthcare, common pathologies, and available treatment options much more accessible to the wider population. Patient autonomy relies on clear, accurate, and user-friendly information to give informed consent to an intervention. Our paper aims to outline the quality, readability, and accuracy of readily available information produced by AI relating to common foot and ankle procedures.

Understanding the Impact COVID-19 Has Had on Traumatic Ankle Fractures in a UK Orthopaedic Department: Should Current Guidelines Be Revised?

Introduction Ankle fractures are common yet debilitating injuries. Surgery is the mainstay treatment for ankle fractures displaying a high suspicion of instability. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, conservative management became prominent in patients with ankle fractures.

UK Foot and Ankle Thromboembolism (UK-FATE).

Aims: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential complication of foot and ankle surgery. There is a lack of agreement on contributing risk factors and chemical prophylaxis requirements. The primary outcome of this study was to analyze the 90-day incidence of symptomatic VTE and VTE-related mortality in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery and Achilles tendon (TA) rupture.