Proximal versus distal metatarsal osteotomies for moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes.

Purpose: The conventional surgical treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus (HV) deformity includes proximal metatarsal osteotomies (PMOs). Recent evidence suggests that the extension of indications for distal metatarsal osteotomies (DMOs) may result in comparable outcomes. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of proximal with that of distal metatarsal osteotomies for moderate to severe HV deformity.

Minimal resection interposition arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Background: Interposition arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is a viable alternative to fusion in patients with advanced hallux rigidus. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the midterm results of a modification of the technique.

Methods: Case series of 18 interposition arthroplasties were performed on 13 female patients with Grade III-IV hallux rigidus.

Epithelioid hemangioma of the scapula treated with chemoembolization and microwave ablation: Α case report.

Bone epithelioid hemangiomas are classified within benign vascular tumours but are commonly misdiagnosed as low-grade angiosarcomas or epithelioid hemangioendotheliomas. Current therapeutic interventions include various treatment options but local recurrence or distal lymph node involvement has been reported. We report a rare case of scapular epithelioid hemangioma that was initially treated using a combination of chemoembolization and microwave ablation.

Injection therapies for plantar fasciopathy ('plantar fasciitis'): a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 22 randomised controlled trials.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of different injection therapies for plantar fasciopathy (historically known as 'plantar fasciitis').

Design: Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Data Sources: Electronic databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Web of Science and Scopus) were searched up to 11 July 2015 for completed studies.

Autologous whole blood or corticosteroid injections for the treatment of epicondylopathy and plantar fasciopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of autologous whole blood with that of corticosteroid injections on epicondylopathy and plantar fasciopathy.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: The databases of PubMed, Web of Science, CENTRAL, and Scopus were searched up to 6th May 2015.