Fear of Reinjury Is Associated With Worse Physical Function Measured by PROMIS Following Minimally Invasive Achilles Rupture Repair
Prior literature suggests that patients suffering from fear of reinjury (FORI) following Achilles rupture may fail to return to sport and report worse Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Scores (ATRS); however, this prior study included patients who underwent both surgical and non-surgical management. This study therefore aims to determine whether self-reported fear (srFORI) is associated with worse outcomes as measured by validated Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI) and ATRS following operative Achilles repair specifically.
Source: Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls
A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.
Source: HealthDay
11 Causes of Swollen Ankles and Feet
Swollen ankles and feet can result from various conditions, ranging from minor issues like prolonged standing to serious health problems such as heart disease. Learn when to seek medical attention and how to manage the swelling effectively.
Source: Verywell Health
Surgical Management of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Involving the Hindfoot and Midfoot: A Case Series
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) involving both the hindfoot and midfoot represents a severe form of the disease and is often associated with significant instability, deformity, and an increased risk of ulceration. Although early-stage midfoot CN may be managed conservatively, combined hindfoot-midfoot involvement typically necessitates complex surgical reconstruction.
Takedown total ankle replacement: A meta analysis
Ankle arthritis often results from post-traumatic, rheumatologic, or structural etiologies, and has historically been surgically managed with tibiotalar joint arthrodesis. Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a promising alternative, particularly for failed ankle fusions. The purpose of this study was to review the current literature on this topic and evaluate outcomes of converted failed ankle fusions to TAA.
