Advancements in de Quervain Tenosynovitis Management: A Comprehensive Network Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: This study presents a network meta-analysis aimed at evaluating nonsurgical treatment modalities for de Quervain tenosynovitis. The primary objective was to assess the comparative effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment options.

Methods: The systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

A meta-analysis of union rate after proximal scaphoid fractures: terminology matters.

Heterogeneity in the anatomical definition of 'proximal' affects the comparison of outcomes of these scaphoid fractures. This study aims to review published outcomes of all variants to determine both, differences in terminology, and union rate based upon definition. A literature search was conducted to identify articles that reported descriptions and union rate of all acute (<8 weeks of injury) proximal scaphoid fractures in adult patients (>16 years old).

Patient Outcomes Following Ankle Fracture Fixation.

Background: Several studies have reported on potential negative predictive factors of functional outcomes after ankle fracture fixation. However, there is minimal patient-reported data on long-term outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate potential risk factors leading to a poor patient-reported functional outcome at 2 and 5 years following ankle fracture fixation.

Medium-Term Results of Corticosteroid Injections for Morton's Neuroma.

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the medium-term results of corticosteroid injections for Morton's neuroma.

Methods: This was a prospective follow-up study of a previous randomized controlled trial (RCT). Forty-five neuromas in 36 patients were injected with a single corticosteroid injection either with or without ultrasound guidance.

Two-dimensional/three-dimensional EOS™ imaging is reliable and comparable to traditional X-ray imaging assessment of knee osteoarthritis aiding surgical management.

Background: X-ray imaging is the gold standard for assessing lower limb conditions and preoperative planning. A novel low-radiation-dose EOS™ imaging system enables full-length weight-bearing imaging in one session and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction. Thus, it can improve assessment of limb deformities, preoperative planning and follow-up with lower radiation exposure.

Gluteal Compartment Syndrome after Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair.

We describe a case of gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) after a 4-vessel fenestrated endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for GCS as a differential diagnosis for spinal cord ischemia in patients developing perioperative lower limb neurologic deficit after extensive abdominal aortic stent-graft coverage.