Foot/Ankle News

Radiographic measurements showed greater soft tissue thickness at the tibial and talar regions of the ankle was associated with the need for revision total ankle arthroplasty, according to presented results.

Results presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting showed total ankle replacement is an effective treatment option for end-stage ankle arthritis.

Presented results showed foot and ankle injuries in pickleball had a 6.5-fold increase from 2019 to 2023, with Achilles tendon rupture being the most common diagnosis.

According to presented results, patients who undergo minimally invasive hallux valgus correction surgery may expect complete bony union at 6 months, regardless of postoperative cortical formation or degree of displacement.

Presented results showed minimally invasive chevron and Akin osteotomy may be an effective treatment for hallux valgus deformity correction.

3D Systems announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its total ankle patient-matched guides for use with the Salto Talaris total ankle prosthesis and the Cadence total ankle system from Smith & Nephew, according to a company press release.

DePuy Synthes announced the U.S. launch of its TriLEAP lower extremity anatomic plating system for foot and ankle procedures, according to a company press release.

We are all called to make innumerable decisions every day, especially in surgery. Trouble is, many of us decide courses of actions in haste or amidst fear, fatigue or brain fog.

According to published results, patients with high ankle sprains without diastasis who were treated with nonoperative management yielded acceptable long-term outcomes with low rates of subsequent ankle injuries.