Foot & ankle international
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Stabilization of proximal interphalangeal joint in lesser toe deformities with an angulated intramedullary implant.
Hammertoe and claw toe are among the most common foot deformities. Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint realignment can be performed using specifically designed intramedullary implants. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of patients with lesser toes deformities undergoing PIP joint realignment using an intramedullary implant. ⋯ Level IV, prospective case series.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Platelet-rich plasma efficacy versus corticosteroid injection treatment for chronic severe plantar fasciitis.
Chronic plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that can prove difficult to successfully treat. In this study, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a concentrated bioactive blood component rich in cytokines and growth factors, was compared to traditional cortisone injection in the treatment of chronic cases of plantar fasciitis resistant to traditional nonoperative management. ⋯ Level I, prospective randomized comparative series.
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Operative correction of a hammertoe deformity is often accomplished by excision of the articular surface of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) and fixation across the joint. This study aimed to prospectively evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of hammertoe operative correction utilizing an internal implant and assess its ability to maintain postoperative alignment. ⋯ Level IV, case series.
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Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail is a widely used surgical technique for the treatment of concomitant tibiotalar and subtalar arthritis and correction of accompanying deformity. This study was undertaken to evaluate the union rate, deformity correction, and clinical outcomes achieved using a compressing retrograde intramedullary nail. ⋯ Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of clinical outcome of pronation external rotation versus supination external rotation ankle fractures.
A pronation external rotation (PER) ankle fracture is a relatively uncommon injury. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and short-term clinical outcomes of operatively treated PER IV ankle fractures and compare them with a similarly treated cohort of supination external rotation IV (SER IV) fractures. ⋯ Level III, retrospective comparative study.