Stretches and exercises for peroneal tendonitis
Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons in the back of the foot. It can cause pain that radiates from the ankle to the outside of the foot. By performing gentle exercises and stretches, a person can help strengthen the tendons and surrounding areas during recovery.
Risk factors for symptomatic venous thromboembolism following surgery for closed ankle fractures: A case-control study
The odds of symptomatic VTE within 6 months of ORIF increased with increasing age and BMI, but were lower with increasing comorbidity.
Exercise bloggers offer dubious advice, study suggests
The vast majority of exercise bloggers are not qualified to give the advice they're giving, according to a University of Alberta study that suggests this lack of certification could contribute to misinformation and unhealthy behavior, especially since the pandemic has pushed many online for guidance with their fitness goals.
Sprains, Strains? New Guidelines Urge OTC Painkillers, Not Opioids
People with common muscle and joint injuries should skip opioids and instead reach for over-the-counter pain relievers, new treatment guidelines suggest.
The effect of computerised tomography on operative planning in posterior malleolus ankle fractures
This study demonstrates that a pre-operative CT scan changes the surgical approach in 32.7% of cases and therefore we recommend use of CT scanning in this subset of ankle injuries.
