Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-08-12eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251363878
Ellie Pinsker, Richard Sloane, Robert A Vander Griend, Christopher P Chiodo, Timothy R Daniels, Charles L Saltzman
{"title":"A Short Primer on the Reporting of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Clinical Studies.","authors":"Ellie Pinsker, Richard Sloane, Robert A Vander Griend, Christopher P Chiodo, Timothy R Daniels, Charles L Saltzman","doi":"10.1177/24730114251363878","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251363878","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251363878"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344331/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144845333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-28eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251352519
Adrian J Talia, Sasha Roshan-Zamir, David W Shepherd
{"title":"Outcomes in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) Injuries: A Contemporary Review of Fixation Constructs.","authors":"Adrian J Talia, Sasha Roshan-Zamir, David W Shepherd","doi":"10.1177/24730114251352519","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251352519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Visual AbstractThis is a visual representation of the abstract.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251352519"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12314232/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144775038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-24eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251351634
Eva Tengman, Cyrus Brodén, Ann-Charlott Söderpalm, Maria C Cöster
{"title":"Patient-Reported Outcomes Before and After Hallux Valgus Surgery: 2-Year Results From a National Registry Study.","authors":"Eva Tengman, Cyrus Brodén, Ann-Charlott Söderpalm, Maria C Cöster","doi":"10.1177/24730114251351634","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251351634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hallux valgus (HV) is a common condition associated with pain, functional limitations, and reduced health-related quality of life. Population-level data on 2-year results of surgical treatment remain limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) before surgery, and 1- and 2-year follow-up in patients registered in the Swedish quality registry for foot and ankle surgery (\"Swefoot\") who underwent surgery for HV. Further, the relation between PROMs and HV severity, BMI, and smoking habits was explored.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seven hundred sixty-five feet from 742 patients (median age 58, 87% women) who underwent primary surgery for HV were included. Data on demographics, comorbidities, HV severity, surgical procedures, and PROMs were extracted. PROMs included the Self-Reported Foot and Ankle score (SEFAS), EuroQol 5-dimensional, 3-level (EQ-5D), and satisfaction regarding surgery, appearance, shoe wear, and pain.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At both 1- and 2-year follow-ups, approximately 80% of responding patients reported satisfaction with the surgical outcome (80.4% and 81.0%, respectively). Patients reported significant improvements in SEFAS scores: mean increase of 10 points (95% CI 9.1-10.4) at 1 year and 11 points (95% CI 9.8-11.2) at 2 years compared to baseline. Health-related quality of life also improved significantly; EQ-5D VAS was improved with 7 (95% CI 5-8) after 1 year and EQ-5D index was improved with 0.19 (95% CI 0.17-0.21). The EQ-5D VAS and index did not change significantly between the 1- and 2-year follow-ups.Significant improvements were also reported in satisfaction with appearance, shoe wear, and pain. Regardless of HV grade, the patients had similar improvement in SEFAS. Overweight/obese patients experienced similar improvements as underweight/normal BMI ones. Smokers showed significantly less improvement in SEFAS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This population-based study using the Swefoot registry data demonstrates that patients surgically treated for HV reported significant improvements in PROMs from before surgery to 1 and 2 years after surgery.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level II, prognostic study.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251351634"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301585/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-23eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251353789
Viktor Labmayr, Marlene Martinelli, Konstanze Huetter, Gloria Hohenberger, Patrick Holweg, Martin Ornig
{"title":"Clinical Outcomes of Lapidus Arthrodesis With Nitinol Staples for Hallux Valgus Correction.","authors":"Viktor Labmayr, Marlene Martinelli, Konstanze Huetter, Gloria Hohenberger, Patrick Holweg, Martin Ornig","doi":"10.1177/24730114251353789","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251353789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study evaluated postoperative outcomes following Lapidus arthrodesis (fusion of the first tarsometatarsal joint [TMT1]) using two nitinol staples for hallux valgus correction, focusing on fusion rate, reoperation rate, and patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 60 cases undergoing Lapidus arthrodesis between June 2018 and June 2022 were analyzed with a median follow-up of 37 months (range: 15-64 months). All cases were treated using two nitinol staples (BME Elite<sup>TM</sup>; DePuy Synthes) for TMT1 fusion. Among these, 38 cases involved additional foot procedures, while 22 cases had isolated TMT1 fusion. Data were collected from medical records, radiographs, and a telephone survey. The hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were measured preoperatively and postoperatively on weightbearing dorsoplantar radiographs. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure-Activities of Daily Living (FAAM-ADL) subscale, and patient satisfaction was evaluated using a 4-point Likert scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The TMT1 fusion rate was 96.7% (58/60). The reoperation rate-including hardware removal, revision surgery for recurrence, and nonunion-was 16.7%. The staple breakage rate was 3.3%. The IMA improved from 15.8 to 8.9 degrees (<i>P</i> < .001), and the HVA improved from 37.5 to 17.3 degrees (<i>P</i> < .001). The average FAAM-ADL score was 81.7 out of 84, with 90% of patients reporting being very satisfied or satisfied.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Lapidus arthrodesis, fixed with nitinol staples, resulted in high rates of fusion and patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>IV, retrospective cohort study.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251353789"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12290325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-23eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251346795
Nathaniel E Zona, Samuel D Stark, Alexander Vlasak, Sergei O Alexeev, Kenneth J Hunt
{"title":"Perspectives on Ligament Augmentation Techniques Among AOFAS Members: A Cross-Sectional Survey.","authors":"Nathaniel E Zona, Samuel D Stark, Alexander Vlasak, Sergei O Alexeev, Kenneth J Hunt","doi":"10.1177/24730114251346795","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251346795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ligamentous pathologies and injuries of the foot and ankle commonly require surgical repair. Ligament augmentation techniques (LAT) use a synthetic ligament that spans the anatomic length of the injured ligament, anchoring to bone on both ends. Use of LAT in foot and ankle surgery is rapidly progressing, but the rates of usage and surgeon-specific indications are not well known. This study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of LAT use by foot and ankle surgeons.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was distributed to the surgeon members of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). Survey questions detailed demographics and practice details, current use of LATs, and the future trajectory of LATs. Responses were tabulated and summarized. Logistic regression and χ2 tests of independence compared trends in LAT use between North America and outside continent, years in practice, and type of practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1895 invited surgeons, 244 (12.9%) completed the survey. Among respondents, 209 surgeons (85.7%) reported current LAT use, most of whom were based in North America (197, 80.7%). North American respondents were significantly more likely to report using LAT when compared to respondents outside of North America (89% vs 72% respectively) (<i>P</i> = .007). The 3 most common ligaments for LAT use were the ATFL (205, 98.1%) followed by the syndesmosis ligament (125, 59.8%) and the deltoid ligament (122, 58.4%). The most common reason for LAT use was faster return to sport (136, 65.1%). More than half of respondents (131, 53.6%) anticipate increased LAT in the future.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LAT use in foot and ankle surgery is multifactorial, influenced by patient demographics, regional practices, industry dynamics, and surgeon training. Ongoing debates about the cost-effectiveness and long-term outcomes of LAT suggest that further research is necessary to fully define its role in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level V, therapeutic.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251346795"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12290334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144729285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-21eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251351636
George Lian, William Ip, Andrea Hankins, Michele Guillen, Carol Parise
{"title":"Midterm Outcomes Following Conversion of Failed Ankle Arthrodesis to Total Ankle Arthroplasty, Including Patients With a Deficient Fibula.","authors":"George Lian, William Ip, Andrea Hankins, Michele Guillen, Carol Parise","doi":"10.1177/24730114251351636","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251351636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Previous studies of conversion of failed ankle arthrodesis to total ankle arthroplasty showed failure in patients with an absent distal fibula, and more recently that has been considered a contraindication. However, these conclusions were based on limited case series with older prosthetic designs, and the potential for successful conversion in this challenging patient population remains unclear. This retrospective study examines the midterm follow-up of 21 patients treated for a conversion of failed ankle arthrodesis by a single surgeon using a standard technique with a single prosthesis, with a focus on the treatment of 5 patients with a deficient distal fibula.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between May 2010 and August 2019, 27 patients underwent conversion using a prosthesis with an intramedullary tibial component, 21 of which were available for the study. Six patients had a deficient distal fibula, and 5 were available for follow-up. Our primary outcome measure was having a total ankle arthroplasty in place. Secondary outcomes were evaluated postoperatively with a visual analog scale, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle and hindfoot score, a satisfaction survey, and radiographic assessment of the arthroplasty and any concomitant hindfoot fusions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean follow-up for all patients was 7.6 (2.6-11.8) years, with follow-up of the deficient fibula group of 8.2 (4.9-11.8) years. Complications included malleolar fracture with or without subsequent surgery (n = 5), varus deformity (n = 1), and wound dehiscence or infection (n = 2). At final follow-up, all patients, including the 5 with a deficient distal fibula, had an intact ankle arthroplasty, although 3 with intact fibulas had undergone prosthetic revision. Postoperative dorsiflexion was 4.5 ± 5.1 degrees and plantarflexion 20.9 ± 13.37 degrees. There were no pseudarthroses in the 11 patients with concomitant hindfoot arthrodesis. Mean (±SD) VAS score was 4.4 ± 3.0 and AOFAS score was 71.2 ± 21.7. Sixty-seven percent reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied, with 16% dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. One of the deficient fibula patients was very dissatisfied. Seventy-six percent had no limitations with activities of daily living and two-thirds of those had no limitations at all.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Consistent with previous studies, we find that total ankle arthroplasty can be a satisfactory salvage procedure for patients with a failed ankle arthrodesis. Unlike previous reports, we observed high prosthetic retention in patients with a deficient fibula, although pain relief and range of motion outcomes were mixed, and some patients required revision surgery. These findings should be interpreted in light of the intrinsic limitations of a small sample size, lack of preoperative comparison data, and incomplete follow-up in the deficient fibula group.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </stro","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251351636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12280269/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144689788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-16eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251351632
Abhinav R Balu, Rohan Bhargava, Mehul Mittal, Rachel Bergman, Milap Patel, Anish R Kadakia, Muhammad Mutawakkil
{"title":"Cost-Effectiveness of Locking vs Nonlocking Plates for Ankle Fracture Fixation: A Retrospective PROMIS-Based Cohort Study.","authors":"Abhinav R Balu, Rohan Bhargava, Mehul Mittal, Rachel Bergman, Milap Patel, Anish R Kadakia, Muhammad Mutawakkil","doi":"10.1177/24730114251351632","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251351632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The choice between locking and nonlocking plates for ankle fracture fixation is guided by implant cost, patient factors, fracture morphology, and clinical outcomes. Locking plates offer increased stability, particularly in osteopenic bone, and are available in low-profile, anatomically precontoured designs, though they are generally less malleable than nonlocking plates and are associated with higher cost. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of these methods by PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) scores and complication rates. The primary outcome was defined as postoperative PROMIS pain interference and physical function scores.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective review of ankle fracture fixations at our institution from 2016 to 2021. Surgical cost, outcome, and complication data were obtained through chart reviews. PROMIS scores were collected via structured telephonic interviews. PROMIS scores were analyzed with 2-sided <i>t</i> tests (Python 3.11.4, SciPy). Complication rates were evaluated with χ<sup>2</sup> tests (Python 3.11.4, statsmodels).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 493 patients, 283 received locking plate fixation and 210 nonlocking. Locking plate fixations cost 3.61 (95% CI: 2.81-4.64) times as much as nonlocking plate fixations, and reoperations cost 4.15 (95% CI: 1.11-15.47) times more. PROMIS pain interference and physical function scores did not differ significantly. Complications requiring reoperation occurred in 17.31% of locking plate patients and 21.9% of nonlocking plate patients (<i>P</i> = .20). Hardware removal occurred more often in the nonlocking group (<i>P</i> < .001), whereas infection was more frequent with locking plates (<i>P</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Locking plates are significantly more expensive than nonlocking plates and did not demonstrate statistically significant differences in union rates, complication rates, or PROMIS scores between patients in this retrospective cohort. However, nonlocking plates had higher rates of uncomplicated syndesmotic screw removal rate whereas locking plates were associated with increased deep infection, resulting in a greater cost of reoperation compared with nonlocking plates. Although conclusions are limited by the study's retrospective nature and a significantly greater proportion of elderly and female patients in the locking plate cohort, it appears to demonstrate similar PROMIS scores and union rates outcomes.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III, retrospective cohort study.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251351632"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12267897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144658860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & Ankle OrthopaedicsPub Date : 2025-07-16eCollection Date: 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1177/24730114251353224
Janice Havasy, Emily Arciero, Kenneth Choy, Lisa K Cannada, Scott Steinmann, Randy Cohn, Adam Bitterman
{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Foot and Ankle Fellowship Match From 2012 to 2023: Does Gender or Degree Type Matter?","authors":"Janice Havasy, Emily Arciero, Kenneth Choy, Lisa K Cannada, Scott Steinmann, Randy Cohn, Adam Bitterman","doi":"10.1177/24730114251353224","DOIUrl":"10.1177/24730114251353224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, there has been an increased push for diversity in orthopaedics at the residency level. There has also been a noticeable shift away from foot and ankle fellowship, with many fellowship positions open throughout the country annually. With the increase in osteopathic and female orthopaedic applications to orthopaedic surgery residency, we hypothesized that this would be reflected in the foot and ankle fellowship applications in the last decade.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The San Franscisco Match data from 2012 to 2023 were analyzed for degree type and from 2013 to 2023 for gender. There were 1082 applicants for adult foot and ankle fellowships from 2012 to 2023, 74 osteopathic applicants (11.4%), and 573 allopathic applicants (88.6%). There were 126 female applicants (21.3%) and 465 male applicants (78.7%). The 435 international graduates were excluded from this analysis. The degree type, gender, number of applicants, and number of applicants matched into orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship was reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The number of osteopathic applicants and female applications did not change significantly over the study period. There was a statistically significant decrease in the number of allopathic applicants (<i>P</i> = .003) and a significant decrease in the number of male applicants to foot and ankle fellowship (<i>P</i> = .00004). The match rate for allopathic, osteopathic, and male applicants all statistically increased over the study periods, whereas the female applicant match rate remained stable. Programs tended to rank their matched allopathic residents higher, whereas osteopathic applicants' position in the fellowship program rank list remained steady. Female and male applicants matched at programs higher on their rank lists, whereas programs match applicants lower on theirs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>More orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are needed nationwide. Understanding recent trends in applicant demographics and match outcomes may help inform strategies to increase interest and participation in this subspecialty.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>IV, cross-sectional study.</p>","PeriodicalId":12429,"journal":{"name":"Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics","volume":"10 3","pages":"24730114251353224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12267921/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144658859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}