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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
December 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.
Objective: To measure the predictive value of three perioperative risk assessment tools (National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-NSQIP, Modified 5-factor Frailty Index-mFI-5, and Score for Trauma Triage in Geriatric and Middle Aged-STTGMA) in predicting postoperative complications in older adult ankle fractures.
Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study of surgically treated isolated older adult ankle fractures at an academic center between 2007 and 2022. Exclusion criteria included age < 55 years, presence of pathologic fractures, and having multiple orthopaedic injuries.
Medicine (Baltimore)
December 2024
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Türkiye.
Neglected malleolus fracture cases, among other conditions in which arthrodesis is inevitable, usually present with pseudoarthrosis of the malleolus and impaired ligament balancing. The study aimed to summarize the clinical data results of neglected malleolus fractures accompanied by ankle instability. The retrospective study was conducted at Adana City Training and Research Hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Neurophysiol
December 2024
Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425.
Deep dry needling (DDN) is a method to treat muscle trigger points (TrPs) often found in persons with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Currently, its neurophysiological actions are not well established. Thus, to understand how DDN affects spinal cord physiology, we investigated the effects of TrP DDN on spinal reflexes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMacromol Biosci
December 2024
Faculty of Pharmacy, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560054, India.
Biologics targeting matrix-degrading proteases, cartilage repair, and inflammation are emerging as promising approaches for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. Recent research highlights biologic-human placental tissue (HPT) as a potential OA therapy due to its biocompatibility, abundant protein biofactors, and ability to reduce cartilage degradation by suppressing protease expression. Microneedles (MNs) are receiving growing attention for enhancing transdermal delivery of biologics as an alternative to conventional subcutaneous injections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFoot Ankle Int
December 2024
Gundersen Clinic, Lacrosse, WI, USA.
Background: Addressing hindfoot varus via calcaneal osteotomy with simultaneous peroneal tendon repair from a single incision has not been thoroughly assessed. Some concerns with one incision are wound complications, nerve damage, and symptomatic hardware.
Methods: Patients operated on by one surgeon May 2012 to January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed with minimum 2-year follow-up via in-person visit, telephone, and chart review.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
December 2024
Unit of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the nationwide incidence of talus fractures (per 100 000 person-years) and to determine the incidence of operative treatment in the Finnish population.
Methods: Based on Finnish Care Register for Health Care data, all patients 18 years and older admitted to hospital with talar fractures between 1997 and 2020 were included.
Results: During the 24-year study period, 5247 patients with primary or secondary diagnoses of talar fracture were identified.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics, Jiangwan Hospital of Shanghai Hongkou District, 1878 Sichuan North Road Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200434, People's Republic of China.
Objective: Calcaneal fracture fixation remains a challenging procedure in orthopedics, with computational tools increasingly aiding in the optimization of preoperative planning. To compare the biomechanical stability of intramedullary fixation and locking plate fixation for Sanders II and III calcaneal fractures by three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis and to provide a theoretical basis for clinical application.
Methods: The Computed Tomography (CT) images were segmented using Mimics software (Materialise NV, Belgium) to identify the region of interest based on threshold segmentation.
J Sci Med Sport
November 2024
Football Australia, Australia; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Objective: To describe the injury epidemiology of the Australian women's professional football (soccer) league (A-League W) over 7 consecutive seasons.
Design: Prospective observational cohort study.
Methods: Match-loss injury data was collected from each A-League W club (n = 8-9) for each competition round (n = 12/season) over 7 seasons (2013/14-2019/20).
J Bone Joint Surg Am
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Background: The diagnosis of syndesmotic instability is challenging, and chronically unstable injuries can potentially lead to ankle arthritic degeneration. The objective of this cadaveric study was to utilize a 3-dimensional (3D) weight-bearing computed tomography (WBCT) distance mapping algorithm for the detection of subtle syndesmotic instability, induced by complete syndesmotic ligament sectioning and stressed by isolated axial load. We hypothesized that this algorithm would accurately detect subtle syndesmotic instability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
December 2024
Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran.
Background: Even though both landing stability and ankle dorsiflexion stiffness (ankle DR-stiffness) have been independently identified as risk factors associated with non-contact injuries, no study has specifically investigated the relationship between these two variables.
Methods: Twenty male recreational athletes volunteered to participate in this study. Their ankle DF-ROM based on the weight-bearing lunge test, and landing stability based on the dynamic postural stability index (DPSI) and time to stabilization (TTS) were evaluated during a single-leg landing (SLL).
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
December 2024
Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100142, P. R. China.
Objective: To explore the difference in effectiveness between a dynamic rehabilitation protocol and a traditional static rehabilitation protocol after the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture with channel assisted minimally invasive repair (CAMIR) technique through a prospective comparative trial, aiming to provide a reference for clinically selecting a feasible treatment regimen.
Methods: Patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture admitted between June 2021 and June 2022 were included in the study, with 60 patients meeting the selection criteria. They were randomly divided into a dynamic rehabilitation group ( =30) and a static rehabilitation group ( =30) using a computer-generated random number method.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221000, P. R. China.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Achillon Achilles tendon suture guide combined with circuit suture under the perineural channel and Krachow suture with posterolateral incision of Achilles tendon in the treatment of Kuwada type Ⅱ acute closed Achilles tendon rupture.
Methods: The clinical data of 38 patients with Kuwada type Ⅱ acute closed Achilles tendon rupture who met the selection criteria between January 2020 and December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Krachow suture via posterolateral incision was used in 24 cases (traditional group), and Achillon Achilles tendon suture guide combined with circuit suture via perineural channel was used in 14 cases (minimally invasive group).
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics, the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou Sichuan, 646000, P. R. China.
Objective: To investigate ideal screw implant angle in reconstruction of tibiofibular syndesmosis injury by using a biomechanical test.
Methods: A total of 24 ankle specimens from adult cadavers were used as the tibiofibular syndesmosis injury model. According to the angle of screw placement, the tibiofibular syndesmosis injury models were randomly divided into groups A (0°), B (10°-15°), C (20°-25°), and D (30°-35°), and the screws were placed at a level 2 cm proximal to the ankle joint.
Prosthet Orthot Int
December 2024
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, India.
The limb amputations caused due to emergent incidents of trauma injuries and vascular diseases currently represent crucial global problems. The patients/amputees with limb amputation who lost the residual limb (knee-ankle foot system) must depend on the prosthetic limb. Prosthetic clinicians and technicians have attempted to develop optimal limb prosthetics that will enhance the ability and functional elements of the patients/users.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMil Med
December 2024
Human Performance Director, 563rd Rescue Group, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Birmingham, AL 35204, USA.
Lower extremity fractures and musculoskeletal injuries are among the leading causes of morbidity for Special Operations Forces (SOF), frequently resulting in prolonged immobilization and weeks of therapeutic exercises and strength training to return to full status. This is a case of a 34-year-old Caucasian combat rescue officer with a stable right distal fibula (Weber B) fracture managed with early mobilization and assisted plantarflexion using a Dephy Exoboot device. Early mobilization resulted in no adverse events and resulted in a significant reduction in down-time compared with usual care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMedicine (Baltimore)
December 2024
Sports and Exercise Medicine Laboratory, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Background: Limited evidence exists regarding the movement control patterns of individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) during sand walking. This study aimed to analyze gait characteristics and muscle activation in patients with CAI while walking on sand.
Methods: This study recruited 30 participants, including 15 patients with CAI and 15 healthy controls.
Healthcare (Basel)
November 2024
Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Seville, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Background/objectives: This study investigated the impacts of a 12-week training program on kinetic parameters during landings in non-professional recreational athletes.
Methods: Fifty-seven non-elite recreational athletes performed three unilateral-landing trials from a 30 cm high structure on a force platform. The following outcome measures were analyzed: the ground reaction forces at initial ground contact (PF1) and the highest value (PF2), impulse (change in the moment of force during landing), stabilization time, and ankle and knee accelerations.
PLoS One
December 2024
Department of Physical Therapy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
The primary inquiry of this study was to determine if exergaming is more effective than balance training in improving dynamic postural control during jump-landing movements among athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Additionally, the study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these interventions on clinical and psychological outcomes. This study was a randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial in which participants were assigned to either an exergaming group or a balance training group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin J Sport Med
December 2024
Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Clinique Trenel, Sainte-Colombe, France.
Objective: To describe the incidence, location, and type of musculoskeletal injuries in ballet dancers at the Opéra de Paris from 2018 to 2023 and to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on injury incidence.
Design: Descriptive Retrospective Study.
Setting: Primary.
Foot Ankle Orthop
October 2024
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Background: Medial malleolar stress fractures (MMSFs) naturally appear to occur primarily in athletes participating in sports requiring prolonged running or repetitive jumping. Nonoperative and operative modalities have been described, yielding a wide range of outcomes and return to activity (RTA) rates.
Hypothesis/purpose: To systematically review the current literature to identify reports of MMSFs to better understand the current state of treatment, outcomes, and RTA rate.
Cureus
November 2024
Pediatrics, Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, USA.
Background and aims Ankle injuries are one of the most common lower extremity traumas reported, with nearly half needing surgical intervention. For those who undergo surgical treatment, surgical site infection (SSI) is not a rare complication. Cefazolin is the recommended preoperative surgical chemoprophylaxis for surgical site infection.
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November 2024
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Background Ankle fractures are prevalent lower limb injuries that often necessitate surgical intervention to restore joint stability and functionality. Delays in surgical management can extend hospital stays and elevate the risk of complications. This study aims to evaluate the effect of surgical timing on the postoperative length of hospital stay in patients with closed ankle fractures managed through open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
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December 2024
Division of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Background: Weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT) has been increasingly employed to evaluate and treat patients with varied pathologies such as progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), posttraumatic deformity, hallux valgus, ankle arthritis, Charcot arthropathy, lisfranc, and syndesmosis injuries. However, little is known regarding its overall availability to foot and ankle providers and how it is being used in clinical practice. The goal of this study is to assess the utilization of WBCT among AOFAS members, identify the indications for use in clinical practice and potential barriers for implementation.
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December 2024
Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Engineering Research Center of Sports Trauma Treatment Technology and Devices, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China.
Background: Several surgical techniques have been reported of subtalar instability (STI), but it remains a controversial topic without long-term clinical evidence. This study aimed to report the all-inside arthroscopic anatomic interosseous talocalcaneal ligament (ITCL) reconstruction technique and its long-term outcomes in STI patients with confirmed ITCL rupture.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on consecutive series of STI patients who underwent all-inside arthroscopic anatomic reconstruction of the ITCL using a gracilis autograft between January 2010 and December 2016.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
December 2024
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Introduction: Pilon fractures are potentially limb-threating injuries. Staged soft tissue damage control is described, but actual practices are unknown. We report a national trainee collaborative evaluating how tibial Pilon fractures are acutely managed.
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