Functional outcomes of primary subtalar arthrodesis in sanders type IV calcaneal fractures, a case series.

Background: Primary subtalar arthrodesis (PSTA) is a valid option in treating Sanders IV calcaneal fractures with few studies to assess its outcomes.

Methods: Seventeen patients with Sanders IV calcaneal fractures were managed by open reduction and primary subtalar arthrodesis. Functional outcomes were measured by AOFAS-AHS and FAAM-ADL.

Scarf versus long chevron osteotomies for the treatment of hallux valgus: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Background: The aim of this study is to compare scarf osteotomy and long chevron osteotomy in treatment of hallux valgus deformity regarding operative time, power of correction and complications.

Design: A prospective randomized controlled comparative trial.

Methods: 48 cases with hallux valgus were divided randomly in 2 groups (21 treated by scarf and 22 treated by long chevron osteotomy and 5 were missed during follow up), average age 36 years, follow up time was average of 25.

The role of a total contact insole in diminishing foot pressures following partial first ray amputation in diabetic patients.

Background: In diabetic subjects, reulcerations following first ray amputations are particularly frequent. Treatment usually includes an in-shoe intervention to reduce plantar pressure.

Objective: To investigate the effects of a total contact insole on the plantar pressure reduction in patients with partial first ray amputations.