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Heavy slow resistance training for Achilles tendinopathy associated with early patient satisfaction
Among patients with Achilles tendinopathy, both eccentric training and heavy slow resistance training had an equally good positive and lasting clinical effect in results of a level 1, randomized controlled trial.
Analysis: TAR for arthritis cost-effective compared with nonoperative management
When investigators considered indirect costs to manage end-stage ankle arthritis were considered, they found total ankle replacement was cost-saving and demonstrated increasing cost-effectiveness in younger patients compared with ankle fusion.
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Tyber Medical receives 510(k) clearance for opening osteotomy wedge systems
Tyber Medical LLC has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its TyWedge Opening Osteotomy Wedge Systems.
AO classification system provides more reliable ankle injury diagnosis vs Lauge-Hansen system
The AO classification system was determined to be easier to comprehend for the diagnosis of ankle injuries vs. the Lauge-Hansen classification system, with the AO system demonstrating better reliability and reproducibility, according to study results.
Open modified Broström ankle reconstruction with internal brace augmentation: A novel approach
Chronic lateral ankle instability can cause debilitating ankle pain and dysfunction in athletes and active individuals. In the untreated patient, chronic lateral ankle instability can potentially lead to late sequelae, such as ankle arthritis and deformity.
Anxiety level a factor in function, pain following ankle surgery
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Results of a study presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting showed patients who underwent ankle surgery had reduced physical function and pain interference values when their anxiety levels were high compared with lower anxiety levels.
8 important items from AOFAS
Orthopedics Today features eight stories of importance to emerge from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting
Wright Medical announces second quarter financial results
Wright Medical Group has reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 30.
Ankle sleeves, lace-up braces may improve neuromuscular control during Drop Vertical Jump test
ORLANDO, Fla. — When using ankle sleeves and lace-up braces, athletes showed improvements in neuromuscular control while performing the Drop Vertical Jump test. Additionally, ankle torque decreased during 45° bounding maneuvers, and no deficits in performance time were observed when compared with control during cutting maneuvers, according to study data presented here.
Surgical intervention for athletes with Lisfranc injuries likely allows for return to sport
LONG BEACH, Calif. — According to study findings presented here, athletes who require surgical intervention for the treatment of Lisfranc injuries are typically able to return to sport.