The August 2024 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: ESWT versus surgery for fifth metatarsal stress fractures; Minimally invasive surgery versus open fusion for hallux rigidus; Diabetes and infection risk in
The June 2024 Foot & Ankle Roundup360 looks at: First MTPJ fusion in young versus old patients; Minimally invasive calcaneum Zadek osteotomy and the effect of sequential burr passes; Comparison between Achilles tendon reinsertion and dorsal closing wedge calcaneal osteotomy for the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy; Revision ankle arthroplasty – is it worthwhile?; Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis or below-knee amputation – salvage or sacrifice?; Fusion or replacement for hallux rigidus?.
Aims. The purpose of this study was to assess the success rate and functional outcomes of bone grafting for periprosthetic bone cysts following
The April 2024 Foot & Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Safety of arthroscopy combined with radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy for osteochondritis of the talus; Bipolar allograft transplantation of the ankle; Identifying risk factors for osteonecrosis after talar fracture; Balancing act: immediate versus delayed weightbearing in ankle fracture recovery; Levelling the field: proximal supination osteotomy’s efficacy in severe and super-severe hallux valgus; Restoring balance: how adjusting the tibiotalar joint line influences movement after ankle surgery.
The February 2024 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Survival of revision ankle arthroplasty; Tibiotalocalcaneal nail for the management of open ankle fractures in the elderly patient; Accuracy of a patient-specific
Implant failure has become more common as the number of primary total ankle arthroplasties (TAAs) performed has increased. Although revision arthroplasty has gained attention for functional preservation, the long-term results remain unclear. This study aimed to assess the long-term outcomes of revision TAA using a mobile-bearing prosthesis in a considerably large cohort; the risk factors for failure were also determined. This single-centre retrospective cohort study included 116 patients (117 ankles) who underwent revision TAA for failed primary TAA between July 2000 and March 2010. Survival analysis and risk factor assessment were performed, and clinical performance and patient satisfaction were evaluated preoperatively and at last follow-up.Aims
Methods
The December 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Subchondral bone cysts remodel after correction of varus deformity in ankle arthritis; 3D-printed modular endoprosthesis reconstruction following total calcanectomy; Percutaneous partial bone excision in the management of diabetic toe osteomyelitis; Hemiepiphysiodesis is a viable surgical option for Juvenile hallux valgus; Ankle arthroplasty vs arthrodesis: which comes out on top?; Patient-related risk factors for poorer outcome following
Aims. The number of revision
The October 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Risk factors for failure of
The Vantage Total Ankle System is a fourth-generation low-profile fixed-bearing implant that has been available since 2016. We aimed to describe our early experience with this implant. This is a single-centre retrospective review of patients who underwent primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with a Vantage implant between November 2017 and February 2020, with a minimum of two years’ follow-up. Four surgeons contributed patients. The primary outcome was reoperation and revision rate of the Vantage implant at two years. Secondary outcomes included radiological alignment, peri-implant complications, and pre- and postoperative patient-reported outcomes.Aims
Methods
Aims. When a
Aims. This scoping review aims to identify patient-related factors associated with a poorer outcome following
The August 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Achilles tendon rupture: surgery or conservative treatment for the high-demand patient?; First ray amputation in diabetic patients; Survival of ankle arthroplasty in the UK; First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion and flat foot correction; Intra-articular corticosteroid injections with or without hyaluronic acid in the management of subtalar osteoarthritis; Factors associated with nonunion of post-traumatic subtalar arthrodesis; The Mayo Prosthetic Joint Infection Risk Score for
Aims. The aim of this study was to capture 12-month outcomes from a representative multicentre cohort of patients undergoing
The June 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Nail versus plate fixation for ankle fractures; Outcomes of first ray amputation in diabetic patients; Vascular calcification on plain radiographs of the ankle to diagnose diabetes mellitus; Elderly patients with ankle fracture: the case for early weight-bearing; Active treatment for Frieberg’s disease: does it work?; Survival of ankle arthroplasty; Complications following ankle arthroscopy.
The April 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Outcomes following a two-stage revision
Despite the increasing numbers of ankle arthroplasties, there are limited studies on their survival and comparisons between different implants. The primary aim of this study was to determine the failure rates of primary ankle arthroplasties commonly used in the UK. A data linkage study combined National Joint Registry (NJR) data and NHS Digital data. The primary outcome of failure was defined as the removal or exchange of any components of the implanted device. Life tables and Kaplan-Meier survival charts were used to illustrate survivorship. Cox proportional hazards regression models were fitted to compare failure rates between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2018.Aims
Methods
The February 2023 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Joint inflammatory response in ankle and pilon fractures; Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion with a custom cage; Topical application of tranexamic acid can reduce blood loss in calcaneal fractures; Risk factors for failure of
The December 2022 Foot & Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: Evans calcaneal osteotomy and multiplanar correction in flat foot deformity; Inflammatory biomarkers in tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction; Takedown of ankle fusions and conversion to
Aims. Revision rates for ankle arthroplasties are higher than hip or knee arthroplasties. When a
Aims. This study reports updates the previously published two-year clinical, functional, and radiological results of a group of patients who underwent transfibular
A multicentre, randomized, clinician-led, pragmatic, parallel-group orthopaedic trial of two surgical procedures was set up to obtain high-quality evidence of effectiveness. However, the trial faced recruitment challenges and struggled to maintain recruitment rates over 30%, although this is not unusual for surgical trials. We conducted a qualitative study with the aim of gathering information about recruitment practices to identify barriers to patient consent and participation to an orthopaedic trial. We collected 11 audio recordings of recruitment appointments and interviews of research team members (principal investigators and research nurses) from five hospitals involved in recruitment to an orthopaedic trial. We analyzed the qualitative data sets thematically with the aim of identifying aspects of informed consent and information provision that was either unclear, disrupted, or hindered trial recruitment.Aims
Methods
Arthroplasty has become increasingly popular to treat end-stage ankle arthritis. Iatrogenic posterior neurovascular and tendinous injury have been described from saw cuts. However, it is hypothesized that posterior ankle structures could be damaged by inserting tibial guide pins too deeply and be a potential cause of residual hindfoot pain. The preparation steps for ankle arthroplasty were performed using the Infinity total ankle system in five right-sided cadaveric ankles. All tibial guide pins were intentionally inserted past the posterior tibial cortex for assessment. All posterior ankles were subsequently dissected, with the primary endpoint being the presence of direct contact between the structure and pin.Aims
Methods
Aims. This is a multicentre, non-inventor, prospective observational study of 503 INFINITY fixed bearing
Tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) is one of the most common soft-tissue tumours of the foot and ankle and can behave in a locally aggressive manner. Tumour control can be difficult, despite the various methods of treatment available. Since treatment guidelines are lacking, the aim of this study was to review the multidisciplinary management by presenting the largest series of TGCT of the foot and ankle to date from two specialized sarcoma centres. The Oxford Tumour Registry and the Leiden University Medical Centre Sarcoma Registry were retrospectively reviewed for patients with histologically proven foot and ankle TGCT diagnosed between January 2002 and August 2019.Aims
Methods
Aims. We report the medium-term outcomes of a consecutive series of 118 Zenith
Aims. Preoperative talar valgus deformity ≥ 15° is considered a contraindication for
Aims. To assess the effect of age on clinical outcome and revision rates in patients who underwent
Infected and deformed neuropathic feet and ankles are serious challenges for surgical management. In this study we present our experience in performing ankle arthrodesis in a closed manner, without surgical preparation of the joint surfaces by cartilaginous debridement, but instead using an Ilizarov ring fixator (IRF) for deformity correction and facilitating fusion, in arthritic neuropathic ankles with associated osteomyelitis. We retrospectively reviewed all the patients who underwent closed ankle arthrodesis (CAA) in Ilizarov Scientific Centre from 2013 to 2018 (Group A) and compared them with a similar group of patients (Group B) who underwent open ankle arthrodesis (OAA). We then divided the neuropathic patients into three arthritic subgroups: Charcot joint, Charcot-Maire-Tooth disease, and post-traumatic arthritis. All arthrodeses were performed by using an Ilizarov ring fixator. All patients were followed up clinically and radiologically for a minimum of 12 months to assess union and function.Aims
Methods
Aims. Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion is used to treat a variety of conditions affecting the ankle and subtalar joint, including osteoarthritis (OA), Charcot arthropathy, avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus, failed
Cigarette smoking has a negative impact on the skeletal system, causes a decrease in bone mass in both young and old patients, and is considered a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis. In addition, it disturbs the bone healing process and prolongs the healing time after fractures. The mechanisms by which cigarette smoking impairs fracture healing are not fully understood. There are few studies reporting the effects of cigarette smoking on new blood vessel formation during the early stage of fracture healing. We tested the hypothesis that cigarette smoke inhalation may suppress angiogenesis and delay fracture healing. We established a custom-made chamber with airflow for rats to inhale cigarette smoke continuously, and tested our hypothesis using a femoral osteotomy model, radiograph and microCT imaging, and various biomechanical and biological tests.Aims
Methods
Postoperative rehabilitation regimens following ankle arthrodesis vary considerably. A systematic review was conducted to determine the evidence for weightbearing recommendations following ankle arthrodesis, and to compare outcomes between different regimens. MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus databases were searched for studies reporting outcomes following ankle arthrodesis, in which standardized postoperative rehabilitation regimens were employed. Eligible studies were grouped according to duration of postoperative nonweightbearing: zero to one weeks (group A), two to three weeks (group B), four to five weeks (group C), or six weeks or more (group D). Outcome data were pooled and compared between groups. Outcomes analyzed included union rates, time to union, clinical scores, and complication rates.Aims
Patients and Methods
The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative has identified pathways for improving the value of care. However, patient-specific modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors may increase costs beyond the target payment. We sought to identify risk factors for exceeding our institution’s target payment, the so-called ‘bundle busters’. Using our data warehouse and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data we identified all 412 patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty and qualified for our institution’s BPCI model, between July 2015 and May 2017. Episodes where CMS payments exceeded the target payment were considered ‘busters’ (n = 123). Risk ratios (RRs) were calculated using a modified Poisson regression analysis.Aims
Patients and Methods
Aims. There is little information about how to manage patients with a recurvatum deformity of the distal tibia and osteoarthritis (OA) of the ankle. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of addressing this deformity using a flexion osteotomy and to assess the progression of OA after this procedure. Patients and Methods. A total of 39 patients (12 women, 27 men; mean age 47 years (28 to 72)) with a distal tibial recurvatum deformity were treated with a flexion osteotomy, between 2010 and 2015. Nine patients (23%) subsequently required conversion to either a
The purpose of this study was to determine the functional outcome and implant survivorship of mobile-bearing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) performed by a single surgeon. We reviewed 205 consecutive patients (210 ankles) who had undergone mobile-bearing TAA (205 patients) for osteoarthritis of the ankle between January 2005 and December 2015. Their mean follow-up was 6.4 years (2.0 to 13.4). Functional outcome was assessed using the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) score, visual analogue scale, and range of movement. Implant survivorship and complications were also evaluated.Aims
Patients and Methods
Aims.
Aims. We report the long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of a consecutive series of 200
Aims.
Aims. The aim of this study was to present a series of patients with
aseptic failure of a
Aims. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic
outcomes of
This study assessed the association of classes of body mass index
in kg/m2 (classified as normal weight 18.5 kg/m2 to
24.9 kg/m2, overweight 25.0 kg/m2 to 29.9
kg/m2, and obese ≥ 30.0 kg/m2) with short-term
complications and functional outcomes three to six years post-operatively
for closed ankle fractures. We performed a historical cohort study with chart review of 1011
patients who were treated for ankle fractures by open reduction
and internal fixation in two hospitals, with a follow-up postal
survey of 959 of the patients using three functional outcome scores.Aims
Patients and Methods
Aims. A failed
The last decade has seen a considerable increase
in the use of in
Few reports compare the contribution of the talonavicular articulation
to overall range of movement in the sagittal plane after total ankle
arthroplasty (TAA) and tibiotalar arthrodesis. The purpose of this
study was to assess changes in ROM and functional outcomes following
tibiotalar arthrodesis and TAA. Patients who underwent isolated tibiotalar arthrodesis or TAA
with greater than two-year follow-up were enrolled in the study.
Overall arc of movement and talonavicular movement in the sagittal
plane were assessed with weight-bearing lateral maximum dorsiflexion
and plantarflexion radiographs. All patients completed Short Form-12
version 2.0 questionnaires, visual analogue scale for pain (VAS)
scores, and the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM).Aims
Patients and Methods
Zaidi R, Cro S, Gurusamy K, Sivanadarajah N, Macgregor A, Henricson A, Goldberg A.The outcome of
The December 2015 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: The midfoot fusion bolt: has it had its day?; Ankle arthroplasty: only for the old?; A return to the Keller’s osteotomy for diabetic feet?; Joint sparing surgery for ankle arthritis in the context of deformity?; Beware the subtalar fusion in the ankle arthrodesis patient?; Nonunion in the foot and ankle a predictive score; Cast
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the
change in sagittal tibiotalar alignment after
The October 2015 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: TightRope in Weber C fractures; A second look at the TightRope; Incisional VAC comes of age?; Platelet-derived growth factor and ankle fusions; Achilles tendon rehab in the longer term following surgery; Telemedicine for diabetic foot ulcer
The August 2015 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Is orthosis more important than physio in tibialis posterior deficiency?; Radiographic evaluation of ankle injury; Sciatic catheter quite enough!; A fresh look at avascular necrosis of the talus; Total ankle and VTE; Outcomes of posterior malleolar fracture; Absorbable sutures in the Achilles tendon; Lisfranc injuries under the spotlight
The incidence of periprosthetic fractures of
the ankle is increasing. However, little is known about the outcome
of treatment and their management remains controversial. The aim
of this study was to assess the impact of periprosthetic fractures
on the functional and radiological outcome of patients with a total
ankle arthroplasty (TAA). A total of 505 TAAs (488 patients) who underwent TAA were retrospectively
evaluated for periprosthetic ankle fracture: these were then classified
according to a recent classification which is orientated towards
treatment. The outcome was evaluated clinically using the American
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and a visual analogue
scale for pain, and radiologically. A total of 21 patients with a periprosthetic fracture of the
ankle were identified. There were 13 women and eight men. The mean
age of the patients was 63 years (48 to 74). Thus, the incidence
of fracture was 4.17%. There were 11 intra-operative and ten post-operative fractures,
of which eight were stress fractures and two were traumatic. The
prosthesis was stable in all patients. Five stress fractures were
treated conservatively and the remaining three were treated operatively. A total of 17 patients (81%) were examined clinically and radiologically
at a mean follow-up of 53.5 months (12 to 112). The mean AOFAS score
at follow-up was 79.5 (21 to 100). The mean AOFAS score in those
with an intra-operative fracture was 87.6 (80 to 100) and for those
with a stress fracture, which were mainly because of varus malpositioning,
was 67.3 (21 to 93). Periprosthetic fractures of the ankle do not
necessarily adversely affect the clinical outcome, provided that
a treatment algorithm is implemented with the help of a new classification
system. Cite this article:
The June 2015 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Syndesmosis and outcomes in ankle fracture; Ankle arthrodesis or arthroplasty: a complications-based analysis; Crosslinked polyethylene and ankle arthroplasty; Reducing screw removal in calcaneal osteotomies; Revisiting infection control policies; Chevron osteotomy: proximal or distal?; Ankle distraction for osteoarthritis
The foot and ankle outcome score (FAOS) has been
evaluated for many conditions of the foot and ankle. We evaluated
its construct validity in 136 patients with osteoarthritis of the
ankle, its content validity in 37 patients and its responsiveness
in 39. Data were collected prospectively from the registry of patients
at our institution. All FAOS subscales were rated relevant by patients. The Pain,
Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life subscales showed
good correlation with the Physical Component score of the Short-Form-12v2.
All subscales except Symptoms were responsive to change after surgery. We concluded that the FAOS is a weak instrument for evaluating
osteoarthritis of the ankle. However, some of the FAOS subscales
have relative strengths that allow for its limited use while we
continue to seek other satisfactory outcome instruments. Cite this article:
Talonavicular and subtalar joint fusion through
a medial incision (modified triple arthrodesis) has become an increasingly
popular technique for treating symptomatic flatfoot deformity caused
by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to look at its clinical and radiological
mid- to long-term outcomes, including the rates of recurrent flatfoot
deformity, nonunion and avascular necrosis of the dome of the talus. A total of 84 patients (96 feet) with a symptomatic rigid flatfoot
deformity caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction were treated
using a modified triple arthrodesis. The mean age of the patients
was 66 years (35 to 85) and the mean follow-up was 4.7 years (1 to 8.3).
Both clinical and radiological outcomes were analysed retrospectively. In 86 of the 95 feet (90.5%) for which radiographs were available,
there was no loss of correction at final follow-up. In all, 14 feet
(14.7%) needed secondary surgery, six for nonunion, two for avascular
necrosis, five for progression of the flatfoot deformity and tibiotalar
arthritis and one because of symptomatic overcorrection. The mean
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Hindfoot score (AOFAS
score) at final follow-up was 67 (between 16 and 100) and the mean
visual analogue score for pain 2.4 points (between 0 and 10). In conclusion, modified triple arthrodesis provides reliable
correction of deformity and a good clinical outcome at mid- to long-term
follow-up, with nonunion as the most frequent complication. Avascular
necrosis of the talus is a rare but serious complication of this
technique. Cite this article:
Ankle replacements have improved significantly since the first reported attempt at resurfacing of the talar dome in 1962. We are now at a stage where ankle replacement offers a viable option in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. As the procedure becomes more successful, it is important to reflect and review the current surgical outcomes. This allows us to guide our patients in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. What is the better surgical treatment – arthrodesis or replacement?
The April 2015 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Plantar pressures linked to radiographs; Strength training for ankle instability?; Is weight loss good for your feet?; Diabetes and foot surgery complications; Tantalum for failed ankle arthroplasty?; Steroids, costs and Morton’s neuroma; Ankle arthritis and subtalar joint
We compared the clinical and radiographic results
of
The August 2014 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: calcaneotibial nail in ankle fractures; reamer irrigator aspirator for ankle fusion; periprosthetic bone infection; infection in ankle fixation; cheap and cheerful OK in MTP fusion plates; sliding fibular graft for peroneal tendon pathology and fusion for failed ankle replacement.
The June 2014 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: peroneal tendon tears associated with calcaneal fractures; syndesmosis procedure for first ray deformities; thromboprophylaxis not necessary in elective Ilizarov surgery; ankle replacement gaining traction in academic centres; some evidence for PRP and; fusion nailing and osteotomy an effective treatment for symptomatic tibial malunion
The treatment of peri-prosthetic joint infection
(PJI) of the ankle is not standardised. It is not clear whether
an algorithm developed for hip and knee PJI can be used in the management
of PJI of the ankle. We evaluated the outcome, at two or more years
post-operatively, in 34 patients with PJI of the ankle, identified
from a cohort of 511 patients who had undergone
The April 2014 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Hawkins fractures revisited; arthrodesis compared with ankle replacement in osteoarthritis; mobile bearing ankle replacement successful in the longer-term; osteolysis is an increasing worry in ankle replacement; ankle synostosis post-fracture is not important; radiofrequency ablation for plantar fasciitis; and the right approach for tibiotalocalcaneal fusion.
The February 2014 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: optimal medial malleolar fixation; resurfacing in the talus; predicting outcome in mobility ankles; whether mal-aligned ankles can be successfully replaced; cartilage colonisation in bipolar ankle grafts; CTs and proof of fusion; recalcitrant Achilles tendinopathy; and recurrent fifth metatarsal stress fractures.
Little is known about the long-term outcome of
mobile-bearing
The December 2013 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Maisonneuve fractures in the long term; Not all gastrocnemius lengthening equal; Those pesky os fibulare; First tarsometatarsal arthrosis; Juvenile osteochondral lesions; Calcanei and infections; Clinical outcomes of Weber B ankle fractures; and rheumatologists have no impact on ankle rheumatoid arthritis.
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis
of modern
We performed a retrospective review of a consecutive
series of 178 Mobility
The October 2013 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: Operative treatment of calcaneal fractures advantageous in the long term?; Varus ankles and arthroplasty; Reducing autograft complications in foot and ankle surgery; The biomechanics of ECP in plantar fasciitis; Minimally invasive first ray surgery; Alcohol: better drunk than injected?; Is it different in the foot?; It’s all about the temperature
In a retrospective study we compared 32 HINTEGRA
total ankle replacements (TARs) and 35 Mobility TARs performed between
July 2005 and May 2010, with a minimum follow-up of two years. The
mean follow-up for the HINTEGRA group was 53 months (24 to 76) and
for the Mobility group was 34 months (24 to 45). All procedures
were performed by a single surgeon. There was no significant difference between the two groups with
regard to the mean AOFAS score, visual analogue score for pain or
range of movement of the ankle at the latest follow-up. Most radiological
measurements did not differ significantly between the two groups.
However, the most common grade of heterotopic ossification (HO)
was grade 3 in the HINTEGRA group (10 of 13 TARs, 76.9%) and grade
2 in the Mobility group (four of seven TARs, 57.1%) (p = 0.025).
Although HO was more frequent in the HINTEGRA group (40.6%) than
in the Mobility group (20.0%), this was not statistically significant
(p = 0.065).The difference in peri-operative complications between
the two groups was not significant, but intra-operative medial malleolar
fractures occurred in four (11.4%) in the Mobility group; four (12.5%)
in the HINTEGRA group and one TAR (2.9%) in the Mobility group failed
(p = 0.185). Cite this article:
The June 2013 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: soft-tissue pain following arthroplasty; pigmented villonodular synovitis of the foot and ankle; ankles, allograft and arthritis; open calcaneal fracture; osteochondral lesions in the longer term; severe infections in diabetic feet; absorbable first ray fixation; and showering after foot surgery.
We report the incidence and intensity of persistent
pain in patients with an otherwise uncomplicated total ankle replacement
(TAR). Arthroscopic debridement was performed in selected cases
and the clinical outcome was analysed. Among 120 uncomplicated TARs, there was persistent pain with
a mean visual analogue scale (VAS) of 2.7 (0 to 8). The intensity
of pain decreased in 115 ankles (95.8%). Exercise or walking for
more than 30 minutes was the most common aggravating factor (62
ankles, 68.1%). The character of the pain was most commonly described
as dull (50 ankles, 54.9%) and located on the medial aspect of the
joint (43 ankles, 47.3%). A total of seven ankles (5.8%) underwent subsequent arthroscopy.
These patients had local symptoms and a VAS for pain ≥ 7 on exertion.
Impingement with fibrosis and synovitis was confirmed. After debridement,
the median VAS decreased from 7 to 3 and six patients were satisfied.
The median VAS for pain and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle
Society score of the ankles after debridement was similar to that
of the uncomplicated TARs (p = 0.496 and p = 0.066, respectively). Although TAR reduces the intensity of pain, residual pain is
not infrequent even in otherwise uncomplicated TARs and soft-tissue
impingement is the possible cause. Cite this article:
The February 2013 Foot &
Ankle Roundup360 looks at: replacement in osteonecrosis of the talus; ankle instability in athletes; long-term follow-up of lateral ankle ligament reconstruction; an operation for Stage II TPD; whether you should operate on Achilles tendon ruptures; Weil osteotomies and Freiberg’s disease; MRI scanning not sensitive for intra-articular lesions; and single-stage debridement and reconstruction in Charcot feet.
The October 2012 Foot &
Ankle Roundup. 360. looks at: ankle arthrodesis in young active patients; the Bologna-Oxford