Aims. Arthroplasty has become increasingly popular to treat end-stage ankle arthritis. Iatrogenic posterior neurovascular and tendinous
Background. Research on midfoot
Background. The use of a knotless TightRope for the stabilisation of a syndesmotic
Sporting
Aims. In a randomized controlled trial with two-year follow-up, patients treated with suture button (SB) for acute syndesmotic
Aims. Fractures of the navicular can occur in isolation but, owing
to the intimate anatomical and biomechanical relationships, are
often associated with other
Aims. This study reports the outcomes of a technique of soft-tissue coverage and Chopart amputation for severe crush
Introduction.
Objectives. The surgical challenge with severe hindfoot
Injuries to the foot in athletes are often subtle
and can lead to a substantial loss of function if not diagnosed
and treated appropriately. For these
Isolated dislocations of the navicular are rare
Introduction. Lisfranc joint injuries are increasingly recognised in elite soccer and rugby players. Currently no evidence-based guidelines exist on timeframes for return to training and competition following surgical treatment. This study aimed to see whether return to full competition following surgery for Lisfranc
We used MRI to study a prospective series of 95 patients with inversion
We report an audit of 208 patients with a mean age of 39 years (16 to 65) attending the Orthopaedic Assessment Unit at the Wellington Hospital between January 2006 and December 2007 with an
Introduction:. Isolated Weber B lateral malleolus fractures heal uneventfully, but concern that late subluxation may occur due to unrecognised medial ligament tearing, despite an intact mortice on initial radiographs, often results in overtreatment. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of late talar shift with nonoperative management in a cohort of patients with no initial talar shift, and also record functional outcomes at 16–28 months following
Introduction. Minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair has recently gained popularity amongst foot and ankle surgeons. This study aims to quantify the risk of sural nerve
Background. Undisplaced Lisfranc-type
Background. Supination-external rotation (SER)
Introduction. Early clinical examination combined with MRI following a high ankle sprain allows accurate diagnosis of syndesmosis instability. However, patients often present late, and for chronic
Background. Lisfranc fracture dislocations are uncommon