Return to sport and satisfaction after arthroscopic anatomic reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle in athletes.

Introduction: Ankle sprains, one of the most frequent accidental injuries in traumatology, can lead to chronic instability. Although arthroscopic anatomic ankle ligament reconstruction seems to provide good results, very few studies have specifically examined the outcomes of this procedure. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the rate of and delay to return to sport (RTS) at the preinjury level after anatomic ligament reconstruction and the predictive factors of a RTS in an athletic population.

Vitamin K supports TGF-β1 depended human Langerhans cell differentiation and function via Axl.

Introduction: On the outermost edge of the body a dense network of dendritic cells (DCs), the so-called Langerhans cells (LCs), represents the first immune barrier. The establishment and maintenance of this epidermal network is dependent on the cytokine transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expressed by keratinocytes (KC) and LCs. We recently identified a crucial downstream effector of TGF-β1, the receptor tyrosine kinase Axl.

Surgical treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: Comparison of endoscopic and open approaches.

Introduction: Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition, and endoscopic treatment is becoming an increasingly important therapeutic option. The aim of our study was to compare functional and anatomical results between open and endoscopic surgical treatment of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

Hypothesis: Endoscopic surgery provides better functional results and faster recovery than open surgery.