Foot/Ankle News

Published results showed time to weight-bearing after open reduction and internal fixation in patients with ankle fractures showed no statistical significance with complication rates.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Daniel Scott Horowitz, MD, discussed the importance of anatomic syndesmotic reduction to ensure positive outcomes for patients with ankle fractures.

Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns.

Results presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting showed syndesmotic fixation with the suture button technique may allow for early weight-bearing in patients with rotational ankle fractures.

According to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, immediate weight-bearing after arthroscopic ankle ligament repair may yield faster return to walking compared with cast immobilization.

Although research has shown diversity in health care can enhance patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and improve access to care, women and historically underrepresented groups still represent a minority in orthopedics.

Patients who sustain an Achilles tendon rupture that is left untreated or fails conservative measures can go onto have substantial impairment in gait and push-off strength, leading to decreased function.

Published results showed the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model, a Medicare bundled payment program, may be associated with increased rates of home discharge for Hispanic patients compared with white patients.

Mobile-bearing total ankle replacements were associated with an increased rate of cyst formation, according to results presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting.