This scoping review demonstrates that evidence on preoperative education in foot and ankle surgery is scarce. The available evidence supports the implementation of preoperative education in patients undergoing foot...
Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations...
These authors review a recently revised classification for Freiberg’s osteochondrosis as well as surgical options when the condition arises in various zones of the foot...
Smoking may increase the risk of diabetic foot disease and ulceration. It does so by impairing glycaemic control and promoting the formation of advanced glycated end-products...
Register for free and join on May 15 the SonoSkills founder and educator Mr. Marc Schmitz as he shares valuable POCUS tips, tricks, and best practices tailored for podiatrists or anyone with an interest in foot and ankle ultrasound.
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) represents a significant social burden and is one of the main causes of chronic disability in a rapidly growing part of the world’s population. Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has become increasingly...
A recent study by Stephanie Behme, Zeeshan S. Husain, and Olga J. Santiago Rivera, published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, has shed light on the significant impact of podiatric surgery consultation...
Total ankle arthroplasty continues to gain popularity amongst surgeons and patients as an alternative to arthrodesis. Historically the designs of early implants were plagued with complications and frequently abandoned...
Patients with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT) often suffer from walking-related pain (WRP), muscle weakness, foot deformities, and reduced ankle dorsiflexion (DF), which affects their ability to walk and daily activities...
Amid the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and peripheral artery disease, the market for skin perfusion pressure testing devices is experiencing significant growth...
Use of advanced machine learning tools can help predict postinjury complications among patients with lower-extremity fractures, according to a study published online in the Journal of Orthopedic Research.
Isolated gastrocnemius contracture has been associated with more than 30 lower limb disorders, including plantar heel pain/plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, equinus foot, adult flatfoot, and metatarsalgia...
Internal and external fixation are common surgical procedures for treating fractures. However, the impact of different surgical approaches (including internal and external fixations) on patients’ psychological status and...
