Foot/Ankle News

Results presented at the Virtual EFORT Congress showed patients who underwent either primary or revision ankle replacement had improved functional outcomes at 2-year follow-up.

Communication, the use of visual tools, and providing detailed patient education and resources can help providers successfully navigate telemedicine for diabetic foot care, according to a presenter.

Patients with ankle fractures involving the posterior malleolus treated with a posterior approach had similar outcomes to those treated with a traditional approach, according to published results.

The use of third-generation fluoroquinolones — specifically, garenoxacin, moxifloxacin, pazufloxacin, prulifloxacin and sitafloxacin — was not associated with an increased risk for Achilles tendon ruptures, a study in Japan showed.

Published results showed marked differences in the utilization of ankle replacement across six countries with national registries.

This is going to be predicated on the three different types of visits for orthopedics.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2021, Eric Giza, MD, spoke about the latest treatment techniques for lateral ankle ligament instability and talus osteochondral defects.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Use of acute cartilage autograft may provide a single-stage, low cost and low risk procedure for treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

WAILEA, Hawaii — With one opportunity to restore Achilles tension after an Achilles tendon rupture, surgeons in the United States will repair these injuries as soon as possible, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

Paragon 28 Inc. has announced the acquisition of product lines and assets of Additive Orthopaedics, according to a press release.