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E-scooter injuries: Not the average slip and fall
Use of electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, has increased since its introduction, according to a market research report from 2022 that estimated the North American e-scooter market will reach $15.41 billion by 2029.
Osteochondral fragment fixation may yield better outcomes vs. bone marrow stimulation
Published results showed osteochondral fragment fixation for treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus yielded superior clinical outcomes compared with bone marrow stimulation, even for lesions sized smaller than 100 mm2.
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Patient factors may influence receipt of regional anesthesia during surgery
Results presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting showed patient factors, such as sex, race and insurance status, may influence receipt of regional anesthesia during surgery.
Study finds similar outcomes for operatively vs. nonoperatively managed ankle fractures
TAMPA, Fla. — Presented results found no differences in outcomes for patients receiving operative vs. nonoperative management of unstable medial malleolar fractures at 1 year.
Older man with left ankle pain after a low-speed fall off a motorcycle
A 75-year-old man presented to the ED with left ankle pain after a low-speed fall off a motorcycle that resulted in a twisting injury to his left leg.
Speaker recommends opioid-free, multimodal protocol after elective foot, ankle surgery
QUEBEC CITY — For properly selected patients undergoing outpatient foot and ankle surgery, an opioid-free, multimodal pain management pathway provided safe and effective pain control with minimal adverse events, according to presented results.
VIDEO: Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society advocates for research, education
QUEBEC CITY — In this video from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Murray J. Penner, MD, FRCS(C), discusses the historical efforts and the latest research out of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
VIDEO: Understand the genetic, epigenetic factors that lead to end-stage ankle OA
QUEBEC CITY — In this video from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Sara E. Buckley, DO, spoke on the genetic and epigenetic factors that influence progression to end-stage ankle osteoarthritis.
Stryker debuts pulse intelligent delivery platform at AOFAS Annual Meeting
QUEBEC CITY — At the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Stryker announced the launch of its pulse intelligent delivery platform for foot and ankle surgery in the ASC setting.
Simultaneous bilateral total ankle arthroplasty seen as comparable to staged procedure
QUEBEC CITY — Under surgeon expertise in appropriately selected patients, simultaneous bilateral total ankle arthroplasty has comparable outcomes with the staged procedure for patients with bilateral end-stage ankle osteoarthritis.
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