[Analysis of plantar pressure patterns among obese population].

Introduction: Although the role of body weight on foot health and load has been widely documented in research, the effect of the extra load due to body weight on plantar pressure characteristics is not well known.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on plantar pressure patterns among the working-age population.

Method: 180 participants were involved.

Calcaneo-stop procedure for paediatric flexible flatfoot.

Background: Flexible flatfoot is a frequent deformity found in children. The aim of this study is to evaluate the pedographic outcome of the percutaneous arthroereisis with the use of a screw through the sinus tarsi into the talus.

Materials And Methods: 43 calcaneo-stop procedures of 25 patients (18 bilateral, seven unilateral) were evaluated.

Early experience with the Depuy Proxima short stem in total hip arthroplasty.

Bone saving hip athroplasty is a reasonable option for younger active patients, as they are potential candidates for subsequent revision arthroplasty. In this clinical and radiological study we have evaluated our first 41 consecutive cases of total hip arthroplasty including a DePuy Proxima short stem. Harris Hip Scores (HHS) were calculated preoperatively, and 6,12 and 24 months postoperatively.

Fixation of Akin osteotomy for hallux abductus with absorbable suture.

Background: The Akin osteotomy is a widely used procedure where various fixation methods are available, predominantly with the use of metallic component (wire, screw, staple etc.). The aim of this study is to demonstrate the results of our modified Akin procedures, where the fixation of the phalangeal osteotomy is achieved by absorbable suture, without metallic component.

The influence of the length of the first metatarsal on transfer metatarsalgia after Wu's osteotomy.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate how changes in the length of the first metatarsal, hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal 1-2 angle (IMA), plantar angulation and sesamoid position influence the severity of the postoperative 2-5 metatarsalgia and to determine patient satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome after Wu's osteotomy.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of the clinical data and radiographs of 87 cases was performed at a mean followup time of 4.2 years after Wu's subcapital cross osteotomies.

The effect of first ray shortening in the development of metatarsalgia in the second through fourth rays after metatarsal osteotomy.

Background: The aims of this study were to determine the severity of metatarsalgia of the second through fifth rays after shortening of the first ray for correction of hallux valgus deformity and patient satisfaction of the cosmetic results.

Methods: Two hundred and forty metatarsal osteotomies (Wilson osteotomy as modified by Lindgren and Turan) were evaluated 4.19+/-1.