{"title":"Modified Broström vs suture tape augmentation: A systematic review.","authors":"Sara E Kubick, Alexis N Martinez, Nathan R Mauren","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.013","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries which can develop into residual chronic lateral ankle instability. When non-surgical treatments fail, surgical intervention is often indicated. We performed a systematic review of the literature comparing outcome measures of modified Broström repair to suture tape augmentation for lateral ankle stabilization. All studies available in PubMed up to July 2023 were screened. Three randomized controlled trials involving 235 patients met inclusion criteria. All the studies reported on Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, two of the three studies found higher postoperative Sports Activity scores in the suture tape group. Two of the studies reported Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, neither were found to be significantly different. The third study analyzed return to pre-injury level of activity between the two surgical techniques and found a faster return to activity for suture tape compared to modified Broström procedure. Overall, outcome measures show no significant difference between modified Broström and suture tape augmentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"86-90"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joanne M Jenkins, Sanjay Gupta, Ayesha Yahya, Ashish Mahendra, Christopher Del Balso, Sam Park, Timothy Daniels, Mansur Halai
{"title":"Osseous tumors of the foot, ankle, and lower leg: a cross-sectional observational study analysing 288 cases.","authors":"Joanne M Jenkins, Sanjay Gupta, Ayesha Yahya, Ashish Mahendra, Christopher Del Balso, Sam Park, Timothy Daniels, Mansur Halai","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osseous tumors of the foot and ankle are rarely encountered in general orthopaedic practice and represent only 3 % of osseous neoplasms. It can be difficult to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions, leading to misdiagnosis. Delays in diagnosis are the main cause of litigation in sarcoma of the extremities. Poor understanding of how sarcomas present in this region can lead to inappropriate initial procedures, limiting options for limb salvage and increasing rates of local recurrence. Our aim is to improve understanding of these rare tumors to reduce misdiagnosis and decrease the occurrence of inappropriate or unwarranted procedures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analysed a prospectively maintained database of 288 new referrals to the West of Scotland regional musculoskeletal oncology service for osseous lesions of the foot, ankle and lower leg over a 10-year period. An analysis of patient demographics, presentation, anatomical location, diagnosis, classification, management and outcomes was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of all new referrals, 52.4 % were diagnosed with primary benign osseous tumors, 8.7 % with primary malignant osseous tumors, 9.7 % with metastatic osseous lesions, and 29.2 % pseudotumors. The most common primary benign tumor in our population was osteoid osteoma (18.5 %), primary malignant tumor was osteosarcoma (32 %) and metastatic osseous lesions were from small cell lung cancer primary (14.3 %). In the foot and ankle, malignant bone tumors most commonly presented in the distal tibia and fibula (20 %). Rest pain was the most common symptom at presentation in all groups, followed by swelling. The average duration of symptoms was 5 months for malignant lesions before primary referral.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Bone tumors in the foot and ankle remain a diagnostic challenge. We hope to have increased understanding of these rare lesions and have recommended a management protocol in order to reduce the number of inappropriate procedures performed, optimising clinical outcomes and reducing the cost of litigation to healthcare services.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"79-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reka Kovacs, Jun Min Leow, Mathew Smith, Phui Yuen Wong, Hisham Shalaby, John McKinley
{"title":"Increased Activity Level Following Total Ankle Replacement Results in Improved Patient Reported Outcomes.","authors":"Reka Kovacs, Jun Min Leow, Mathew Smith, Phui Yuen Wong, Hisham Shalaby, John McKinley","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.013","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While evidence highlights increased activity levels following total ankle replacement (TAR), the correlation between postoperative activity changes and ankle-surgery-specific patient-reported outcomes is unexplored. This retrospective cohort study investigates the effect of activity level changes on patient-reported outcomes, including the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) and patient satisfaction following TAR. Patient records from a single center performing TARs between January 2014 and February 2023 were reviewed alongside patient questionnaires completed preoperatively and at a mean follow-up of 44 ± 31 months postoperatively (range 6-134 months). Activity participation pre and postoperatively was assessed and correlated with MOXFQ scores. Data from 89 patients was available for analysis (mean age 72.3 ± 8.9 years [range, 48-92]). Postoperatively, 31 patients (35%) increased, 42 (47%) maintained, and 16 (18%) decreased their activity levels. The mean time to return to regular activity was 23.4 weeks. Preoperative MOXFQ scores were similar across all groups (increased: 74.03 ± 14.00; maintained: 73.6 ± 13.9; decreased: 77.0 ± 15.5; p = .71). All groups showed significant improvements in MOXFQ scores from preoperative to postoperative assessments (p < .05). Patients with increased activity levels showed greater MOXFQ improvements (-61.6 ± 19.0) compared to those with decreased activity levels (-38.3 ± 26.6) (p < .01). Following TAR, 82% of patients maintained or increased their activity levels. Patients with increased postoperative activity exhibited superior improvements in MOXFQ scores. These findings underscore the importance of promoting physical activity for optimal outcomes following TAR.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"7-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin M Conover, Matthew J Johnson, Robert G Frykberg, Katherine M Raspovic, Dane K Wukich
{"title":"Post-operative outcomes of talus fracture open reduction internal fixation in patients with diabetes mellitus.","authors":"Benjamin M Conover, Matthew J Johnson, Robert G Frykberg, Katherine M Raspovic, Dane K Wukich","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Little is known regarding outcomes of talus fracture management among patients with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to compare post-operative outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation for talus fracture in patients with complicated diabetes, uncomplicated diabetes, and patients without diabetes. We used the PearlDiver database to identify patients who underwent operative repair of talus fractures from 2009 to 2021. Complications were evaluated at 30-days, 90-days, and 1 year of surgery. As we performed multiple separate analyses, to minimize the risk of type 1 error we employed the Bonferroni correction for statistical significance (p< 0.017). The PearlDiver identified 5,232 patients with talus fracture that underwent open reduction internal fixation. Stratified by diabetes status, the \"complicated diabetes,\" \"uncomplicated diabetes,\" and \"no diabetes\" groups contained 223, 418, and 4591 patients, respectively. Reoperation, acute kidney injury, and myocardial infarction were increased among diabetes patients compared to non-diabetes patients, irrespective of diabetes severity within 3 months of surgery. Furthermore, patients with complicated diabetes were more likely to develop sepsis and wound disruption compared to their non-diabetes counterparts within 3 months. While not statistically significant, complicated diabetes patients were diagnosed with talar non-union at higher rates compared with non-diabetes patients. Further analysis may reveal a clinically significant discrepancy in non-union between these groups. Complicated diabetes is associated with significantly higher risk of multiple adverse events following talus fracture repair.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"61-66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparative study on the efficacy between omega toenail correction and winograd procedure for stage II-III paronychia.","authors":"Yang Liu, Wen Lu, Xiao-Lin Ding, Jia-Jia Zhang","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.015","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to conduct a prospective trial comparing the therapeutic efficacy of Omega toenail correction and the Winograd procedure in treating stage II-III paronychia. From August 2018 to August 2023, ninety cases from eighty-three patients were randomly divided into two groups, one receiving Omega toenail correction (experimental group) and the other receiving the Winograd procedure (control group). The clinical therapeutic effects of both treatments were evaluated based on time to resume movement, treatment cycle, one-year recurrence rate, and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores before and after treatment. The clinical efficacy was compared between Omega toenail correction and Winograd procedure treating paronychia of stage Ⅱ-Ⅲ. It has been demonstrated that the time to resume movement in the experimental group is obviously shorter than that in the control group (P = 0.024), while the treatment cycle is longer (P = 0.009) with no significant difference (P = 0.734) in the aspect of one-year recurrence rate. However, the VAS after the correction in the experimental group is significantly lower than that in the control group (P = 0.019). It has been suggested that Omega toenail correction characterized by easy operation, sure efficacy and lower recurrence rate can be widely applied in clinic work.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"45-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Third generation versus fourth generation percutaneous hallux valgus correction: A radiographic analysis of outcomes.","authors":"Brian G Loder, Jason Lucas, Megan Bergeron","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.014","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Percutaneous hallux valgus correction is gaining popularity with foot and ankle surgeons. Various studies have found that the percutaneous approach has increased patient satisfaction and outcomes. The technique of the procedure has some variability with the geometry of the distal osteotomy being the most scrutinized. As of this publication, there has been no comparative studies on the geometry of the distal metatarsal osteotomy. This is a retrospective study of 50 patients who underwent percutaneous correction of a hallux valgus deformity with either a percutaneous transverse or modified chevron osteotomy. The two groups were compared radiographically, preoperatively, and postoperatively using both the intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles. There is no difference in radiographic outcomes when comparing pre and post-operative IM and HAV angles, and it is the surgeon's comfort levels with a particular geometry of the osteotomy that should determine the approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"42-44"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Prevalence of Persistent Toe Walking in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Odds of Subsequent Surgery.","authors":"Michael Chapek, Jeffrey Kessler","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Persistent toe walking is associated with autism spectrum disorder. The true prevalence of persistent toe walking and odds of progression to surgery in children with and without autism remains unclear. This retrospective descriptive study identified patients ages 3 to 17 years who were enrolled in our healthcare system over a 2-year period. Using international classification of disease codes, we identified all children with autism and persistent toe walking, and excluded children with conditions that may independently cause toe walking. Data on Achilles lengthening surgeries, sex, race and body mass index was gathered. The toe walking prevalence amongst children with and without autism was calculated. Multivariable logistic regression analysis controlling for sex, race and body mass index was used to determine independent risk factors for persistent toe walking and surgery. Of the children who met inclusion criteria (N = 284,925), 4622 (1.6%) had persistent toe walking. Prevalence of persistent toe walking was higher amongst children with autism (6.3% vs 1.5%, p < .01), as were odds of persistent toe walking (OR 4.13, 95% CI 3.74 to 4.56, p < .01). Males and White patients had higher odds of persistent toe walking compared to females and patients of any other race, respectively (p < .01 for all). Although children with autism and toe walking had higher rates of surgery than their counterparts without autism (4.3% vs 2.6%, p = .04), this difference was not significant after controlling for sex, race and BMI (OR 1.59, 95% CI 0.95 to 2.69, p > .05).</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"16-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Grayson M Talaski, Ben Wesorick, Albert T Anastasio, Kevin Dibbern, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Samuel B Adams, Mark E Easley, Ken Gall
{"title":"Total ankle/total talus replacement - Retrospective comparison of surgeon decision relative to three-dimensional joint health assessment.","authors":"Grayson M Talaski, Ben Wesorick, Albert T Anastasio, Kevin Dibbern, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Samuel B Adams, Mark E Easley, Ken Gall","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.017","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treatment of end-stage ankle conditions is a complex challenge in foot and ankle surgery. The talus is prone to issues such as osteoarthritis (OA) and avascular necrosis (AVN). Patient-specific total ankle and total talus replacement (TATTR) procedures have emerged as potential solutions, but the decision to include subtalar arthrodesis in these surgeries is multifaceted. In this study, we aimed to understand the relationship between past surgeon decisions for fusion with TATTR and three-dimensional joint health assessments using preoperative CT data. Twenty-seven TATTR with subtalar fusion and 19 TATTR without subtalar fusion were analyzed. Each patient underwent a bilateral computed tomography scan, which was segmented prior to surgery. Distance mapping of various subtalar regions was performed, and average distance was reported. For better analysis, the sinus tarsi was divided into four sectors and the calcaneus posterior facet into nine sectors. Statistical analysis involved calculating the difference in means between the fused and unfused cases. The fusion group exhibited significant joint space narrowing in the posterolateral aspect of the sinus tarsi (p = 0.021). Conversely, on the posterior facet of the subtalar joint, the fusion group showed significant joint space widening in both the anteromedial (p = 0.025) and middle/medial (p = 0.032) sections. Surgeons' decision to perform subtalar arthrodesis in TATTR procedures often aligns with clinical signs of sinus tarsi impingement, as evidenced by significant changes in joint space measurements. While joint health assessments play a pivotal role, other factors, such as surgeon preference and patient-specific considerations, also influence decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Getting the \"Little Things\" Correct: Consensus on Toe Amputation Technique from a Survey of Vascular Surgeons.","authors":"Megan Power Foley, Stewart R Walsh","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2024.06.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":"64 1","pages":"110-111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of combined Arthroscopic Microfracture and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection Versus Isolated Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies.","authors":"Michele Mercurio, Roberto Minici, Giovanna Spina, Erminia Cofano, Domenico Laganà, Filippo Familiari, Olimpio Galasso, Giorgio Gasparini","doi":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.011","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jfas.2024.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aimed to systematically evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes reported in comparative studies evaluating combined arthroscopic microfracture and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) injection versus isolated microfracture for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). A total of 5 studies were included. Demographics, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Tegner activity scale score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Scale (FAOS), visual analogue scale (VAS), and Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue Score (MOCART) were analyzed. A total of 348 patients were evaluated, 171 of whom underwent combined microfracture and MSC injection and 177 of whom underwent isolated microfracture. The frequency-weighted mean ages were 38.9 ± 13.5 and 36.9 ± 11.4 years and the mean follow-up were 36.7 ± 13.3 and 36.2 ± 16.2 months in the combined microfracture and MSC injection and isolated microfracture groups, respectively. The combined microfracture and MSC injection group showed significantly better postoperative AOFAS score (81.5 ± 7.4 vs 68.2 ± 5.1, p < .001), and MOCART score (74.3 ± 16.3 vs 63.9 ± 15.5, p < .001) with differences beyond the minimum clinically important difference. The combination of arthroscopic microfracture and MSC injection significantly improved functionality and radiological outcomes compared to those of isolated microfracture for OLT.</p>","PeriodicalId":50191,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"103-109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}