Smoking-related complications in foot and ankle surgery: a systematic review.

Objective: The detrimental effects of cigarette smoking on overall health are well-documented, with nicotine and carbon monoxide contributing to peripheral vasoconstriction and impaired oxygen delivery to tissues. This study reviews the impact of smoking on wound and bone healing, specifically in foot and ankle surgery, given its significant role as a modifiable risk factor for complications in orthopedic procedures.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted in May 2024 following PRISMA guidelines.

[Emergency department visits after foot and ankle surgeries].

Foot and ankle surgeries treat a range of conditions, from traumatic injuries to chronic deformities. Despite optimized procedures to minimize risks, postoperative complications can lead to emergency department consultations. This article explores the reasons for these consultations and suggests strategies to reduce them, improving patient care and cutting healthcare costs.

Hallux Valgus: The Influence of Intersesamoid Crista's Osteoarthritis on Frontal Plane Pronation.

A frontal plane metatarsal rotational (pronation) has been documented in a high percentage of hallux valgus patients. Pathoanatomical concepts leading to pronation are still debated. Nevertheless, there is no consensus on how to measure this component of the deformity.

Radiological and Anatomical Evaluation of First Metatarsal Pronation in Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Comparison Between Three Different Methods.

A frontal plane metatarsal rotational (pronation) has been documented in a high percentage of hallux valgus patients. Pathoanatomical concepts leading to pronation are still debated. Nevertheless, there is no consensus on how to measure this component of the deformity.

Ultrasound-Guided Meniscal Injection of Autologous Growth Factors: A Brief Report.

Meniscal degeneration is a common finding even in young patients' knees, and it is regarded as a predictor for the onset of early osteoarthritis (OA). When symptomatic, it represents a challenge since arthroscopic surgery provides unpredictable results: recent evidence has shown that partial meniscectomy is not better than conservative management up to 2 years of follow-up, and the removal of meniscal tissue may accelerate OA progression toward OA. Intra-articular injection of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid may help in providing temporary symptomatic relief, but no influence should be expected on the quality of the meniscal tissue.