Foot/Ankle News

Nextremity Solutions recently announced the launch of its MSP Metatarsal-Shortening System.

In a study to compare total ankle replacement, arthroscopic ankle fusion and open ankle fusion in patients with isolated non-deformed end-stage ankle arthritis, researchers discovered arthroscopic fusion had results similar to ankle replacement and that open fusion had the worst outcomes.

Patients with chronic Achilles’ tendinopathy experienced significant and sustained pain relief after isolated gastrocnemius recession, according to recently published data.

Patients with supination-external rotation ankle fractures, called Weber B-type fractures, who were not treated with syndesmotic fixation attained good functional results, according to results of a prospective study. The patients also had no increased incidence of osteoarthritis and experienced less pain than patients who underwent syndesmosis screw fixation for the same injury.

A highly successful EFORT Instructional Course dealing with the management of hallux and ankle arthrosis was conducted in Lausanne last November. Event co-chair and co-organiser Dr. Xavier Crevoisier (Lausanne) said the more than 120 participants from all over Europe appreciated the interactive format and the possibility for open exchange.

Wright subsidiary receives FDA approval letter for bone graft offering

Jones fractures are fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction that are common in young athletic populations, particularly elite athletes. The poor blood supply to the fifth metatarsal has been well documented, and Jones fractures develop along a watershed area between the intramedullary nutrient and metaphyseal arteries. Surgical fixation is indicated in cases of failed nonoperative treatment, re-fracture, nonunion or when more rapid recovery is required typically in active individuals.

Young patients who underwent arthroscopic bone stimulation for symptomatic osteochondral lesions of the talus demonstrated high satisfaction and function, and minimal radiographic osteoarthritic progression at long-term follow-up, according to results of a recently presented study.

Tibialis anterior tendon transfer prevented additional relapse of deformity in patients with idiopathic clubfoot without affecting long-term foot function, according to study results.

Recently published data indicate calcaneal and iliac ossification in children is linked to the peak height velocity of their growth.