The Ankle Joint: Revision Ankle Fusion Options, Nonunion, Malunion, Protocol for Best Outcome.

Ankle arthrodesis has been a time-tested procedure for osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis of the talus, deformity correction, and significant trauma of the ankle. Technique guides have created dissection pearls, ease of fixation, and arthroscopic techniques to mitigate complications of the procedure. Major complications, such as nonunion, malunion, or implant infection are the most worrisome and cumbersome complications to handle.

Outcomes and Complications of the INFINITY Total Ankle: A Systematic Review.

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Radiographic Comparison of Heterotopic Ossification After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Fourth-Generation Implants.

Level III: Retrospective comparative.

Abnormally Large Synovial Herniation Resulting in Progressive Rocker Bottom Deformity in a Patient with Idiopathic Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthropathy: A Case Report.

Deformities associated with Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN), a rare and devastating post-diabetic complication, place patients at risk for infection and amputation. In the present case, a 56-year-old male with idiopathic CN presented with complaints of progressively growing plantar soft tissue deformity. Routine hematology, biochemistry, paracentesis, and fluid analysis were conducted.

Charcot Pathogenesis: A Study of In Vivo Gene Expression.

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a rare but often difficult to manage disease in the neuropathic patient. Early signs such as unremarkable edema, marginal trauma, or minor infection can activate a cascade of bony destruction and lead to gross prominence or deformity, with dire consequences. The exact molecular mechanism is poorly understood.

A Novel Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Fabric Design for the Early Detection of High-Risk Foot Complications.

Background: We developed a prototype of a novel thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC)–coated fabric with an extended temperature range and enhanced sensitivity. By incorporating color and pattern recognition into the fabric, rapid determination of the underlying pedal temperature is facilitated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the TLC fabric as a potential diagnostic aid for identifying complications in the high-risk foot.