Foot/Ankle News

Purdue Pharma and the United States Department of Justice announced that they have reached a deal that resolves multiyear civil and criminal investigations into the pharmaceutical company’s marketing practices related to its opioid medications.

An artificial intelligence tool based on data from patients’ electronic medical records correctly identified which patients would need high doses of opioids after surgery, according to findings presented at Anesthesiology 2020.

There are 3 distinct fracture patterns that affect the base of the fifth metatarsal. Unfortunately, the terminology and descriptions of these injuries remain confusing in the orthopedic literature. Diagnostic clarity is critical as it dictates treatment recommendations and prognosis.

Smith & Nephew has announced the acquisition of the extremity orthopedic business of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, according to a press release.

Pronated foot posture, greater midfoot mobility and lower weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion may be associated with knee pain and disability in patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis, according to published results.

RTI Surgical has announced the FDA 510(k) clearance of its dynamic active compression plate for fusion procedures of small bones in the foot.

In discussing total ankle arthroplasty performed to treat stage 4 flat foot deformity, a presenter said results depend on creating a stable platform for the ankle and the occasional need for soft tissue balancing.

The advent of ankle arthroscopy has eliminated the need for open arthrotomy for a number of disorders ranging from loose bodies, soft tissue impingement, osteochondral lesions, and even some arthrodesis. The critical question in regard to the patient described above is to determine if the lesion is simple impingement or osteoarthritis.

An international task force of 20 health care professionals developed protocols for using medical cannabis to treat neuropathic, inflammatory, nociplastic and mixed pain.

Women with Charcot-Marie Tooth disease experienced higher rates of placenta previa, abnormal non-vertex presentations and preterm deliveries compared with controls, according to findings from an Italian registry.