Foot and Ankle Trauma: Epidemiology Before, During, and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in a Level I Trauma Center: A 5-Year Experience and Data Analysis.

: Foot and ankle injuries are one of the leading orthopedic causes of emergency department (ED) admissions. The purpose of this study was to analyze, through 5 years of data collection, differences in number and type of admissions, as well as the severity of foot and ankle trauma to the ED in the pre-pandemic period, during the COVID-19 emergency, and in the post-pandemic period. This study aims to assess epidemiological and clinical data.

Predictive Factors of Amputation in Diabetic Foot.

: Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to progressive sensory deficits, impaired vascularization, and a predisposition to ulceration and gangrene. Untreated ulcers may cause recurrent infections that endanger a patient's life. Amputation of part of the limb up to a well-vascularized level is one of the treatments employed for untreated ulcers.

Soft Tissue Reconstruction and Integration to Implant After Bone-Tumor Resection: A Current Concept Review.

Introduction: With the advancements in chemotherapy for malignant bone tumors, the number of patients eligible for limb salvage surgery has increased. Surgeons face a subsequent challenge in limb-sparing resection due to the need for reconstructing soft tissue coverage. The aim of this review is to focus on the present state of the field in these areas, highlighting recent advancements.

Arthroscopic Debridement Enhanced by Intra-Articular Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulphate Beads for Septic Arthritis of a Native Knee Following Iatrogenic Joint Injection: A Case Report.

Septic arthritis (SA) represents an orthopedics urgency and mainly affects the knee joint. Due to its devastating effects on cartilage, immediate management is crucial. SA is characterized by an annual incidence of 2 to 10 cases per 100,000 individuals, with mortality rates fluctuating between 0.

The Pathogenetic Role of RANK/RANKL/OPG Signaling in Osteoarthritis and Related Targeted Therapies.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease and affects millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly population. The pathophysiology of OA is complex and involves multiple factors. Several studies have emphasized the crucial role of inflammation in this process.