Foot/Ankle News

Patients with gout are 20% more likely to undergo lower extremity amputation versus those without gout, independent of comorbidities and other risk factors, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Toni M. McLaurin, MD, spoke about fractures of the posterior malleolus and syndesmosis.

Paragon 28 Inc. has announced the launch of the Silverback straddle playing system for anterior, posterior and lateral approaches of primary and revision hindfoot fusion, according to a press release.

The end of a year presents challenges and opportunities to improve wellness. Wellness is a process whereby we seek to achieve our full potential in life. Wellness is not a destination. It is a journey toward a positive lifestyle that supports and nurtures core values.

Biden administration officials recently discussed several initiatives within a multi-pronged, multi-agency collaboration that they said are needed to address the overdose epidemic.

Compared with placebo injections, intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve function or relieve symptoms in patients with ankle osteoarthritis, according to published results.

Patients who switched to buprenorphine after using opioids to treat their chronic pain reported significant improvements in pain and quality of life, according to a retrospective analysis that was conducted at a pain management clinic.

Increasing calcium and protein intake through dairy products reduced the risk for falls and fractures among older adults living in care homes by 33%, according to results of a randomized controlled trial published in the BMJ.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to a presenter, arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis and open ankle arthrodesis yield similar patient-reported outcome measures despite some variance in survivorship and complications.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Third-generation minimally invasive chevron and akin osteotomy demonstrated significant improvements in clinical outcomes and deformity correction in patients with severe hallux valgus, according to presented results.