Foot/Ankle News

Stryker announced a definitive agreement to acquire Artelon Inc., as well as its portfolio of soft tissue fixation products for sports medicine and lower extremity orthopedic surgery, according to a company press release.

Compared with education alone, telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy did not significantly improve functional or pain outcomes for patients with traumatic lower extremity injuries, according to published results.

According to published results, flexible pes planovalgus, also known as flatfoot deformity, was associated with increased risks of falls, implant-related complications and revision surgery among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.

Patients who speak Spanish as their primary language and undergo orthopedic trauma surgery may show limited health literacy and have difficulty understanding their injury and treatment plans vs. patients who primarily speak English.

BOSTON — According to presented results, in-office needle tendoscopy yielded improvements in short-term clinical and functional outcomes for patients with midsubstance chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Results from a randomized clinical trial showed fixation of the medial malleolus after fibular stabilization may not be superior to non-fixation.

BOSTON — In this video, Rachel M. Frank, MD, discussed highlights of the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting.

BOSTON — Soccer players who wear cleats with “very aggressive” stud patterns may be at risk for increased lower extremity injuries vs. cleats with “mildly aggressive” stud patterns, according to presented results.

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Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.