[Does inflammatory activity of Charcot foot affect successful corrective arthrodesis?].

Background: Neuro-osteoarthropathy of the foot (CN) is divided into an active and inactive stage, with impact on the further treatment. The histopathological Charcot score (HCS) can be used, to grade the inflammatory activity in tissue samples.

Research Question: This study aims to clarify whether successful bony healing after arthrodesis is related to inflammatory activity of the disease.

Histopathological assessment of a two-stage reconstructive procedure of the infected Charcot foot.

Introduction: Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy (CN) can be complicated by osteomyelitis (OM). Surgery is a standard procedure to treat OM including debridement and interposition of antibiotic-loaded cement (ABLC) spacer. The course of CN and OM was investigated on a histopathological level.

Clinical outcome and concomitant injuries in operatively treated fractures of the lateral process of the talus.

Background: The aim of this study was to review the patient rated outcome (PROM) of surgically treated fractures to the lateral process of the talus (LPTF) and identify factors influencing the outcome.

Methods: Retrospective study with a current follow-up. Eligible were all patients treated surgically for a LPTF (n = 23) with a minimum follow-up of one year.

The direction of optimal skin incisions derived from striae distensae.

Background: In an effort to achieve inconspicuous scars, plastic surgeons try to place their incisions in established creases and folds of skin. Although well established in the face and abdomen, these folding lines are often disputable on other parts of the body. Striae distensae always develop perpendicular to lines of tension, and their direction can be used to determine optimal incision lines.