[Six pitfalls around the ankle sprains].

Ankle sprains are frequently encountered. They result most of the time in lesions of the lateral ligament complex. Nevertheless, in the context of an ankle sprains, more severe injuries including fracture of the lateral process of the talus, fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal, tear of the medial ligament complex, lesion of the syndesmosis, sprain of the Chopart joint, and peroneal tendons luxation are potentially overlooked and, if treated inadequately, may be associated with poor functional outcome.

[Evidence based treatment of hallux valgus].

Hallux valgus is a frequent disorder of the foot and decision-making about the best treatment provokes many questions among patients and specialists. These include the need for surgery, which surgical technique is the best choice, and is minimally invasive surgery going to replace open techniques? While the modern media provides patients with easy access to details concerning surgical techniques, they rarely include means for the patient to distinguish between objective information and publicity. The general practitioner is a person of trust for the patient and should help him or her consider treatment proposals.

Hallux valgus, ankle osteoarthrosis and adult acquired flatfoot deformity: a review of three common foot and ankle pathologies and their treatments.

The pathogenesis of hallux valgus deformity is multifactorial. Conservative treatment can alleviate pain but is unable to correct the deformity. Surgical treatment must be adapted to the type and severity of the deformity.