Foot/Ankle News

Men and women with end-stage ankle arthritis benefited from total ankle replacement and ankle arthrodesis, with small differences in pain and function disappearing after controlling for potential confounding variables.

DePuy Synthes has announced the acquisition of CrossRoads Extremity Systems, a company that specializes in lower extremity implants and instrumentation, according to a press release.

Just a few weeks ago, my identical twin brother, Mike, lost his nearly 5-year battle with cancer. My brother was my hero, and he faced the suffering of a terminal illness with extraordinary grit and positivity.

Magnesium Development Company has announced FDA breakthrough device designation for its HC screw, a resorbable magnesium alloy screw for use in orthopedic fixation procedures, according to a press release.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — According to a presenter, surgeons should determine lesion size, consider biologic assistance, and weigh the costs and risks when treating patients with osteochondritis dissecans of the talus.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Eric Giza, MD, spoke about various treatments for Lisfranc injuries including arthrodesis and internal bracing.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Andrew R. Hsu, MD, stressed the importance of the deltoid ligament for healing of ankle fractures and restoration of syndesmotic stability.

Paragon 28 Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the R3ACT syndesmotic stabilization system, according to a press release.

Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common athletic injuries.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Surgeons should perform visual inspection, arthroscopic and radiographic evaluation, and use flexible fixation when treating syndesmotic injuries of the ankle to reduce malreduction, according to a presenter here.