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What exactly is “foot abduction” during management of idiopathic clubfoot in clinical practice?
PurposeThere is however gross ambiguity regarding the use of term “foot abduction” in clubfoot treatment. We measured below defined angles at...
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Development of a functional prototype of a SMART (Sensor-integrated for Monitoring And Remote Tracking) foot abduction brace for clubfoot treatment: a pre-clinical evaluation
PurposeRecurrences following clubfoot correction by the Ponseti method can be prevented by regular use of a foot abduction brace (FAB) until the...
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Kinetic coupling in distal foot joints during walking
BackgroundKinematic coupling between the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and midtarsal joints is evident during gait and other movement tasks,...
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The foot external rotation above-knee (FERAK) brace versus the Denis Browne brace for management of idiopathic clubfoot following Ponseti casting: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeTo compare the foot external rotation above-knee (FERAK) brace and the Denis Browne boot (DBB) brace in terms of relapse prevention and...
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The effect of harvesting the anterior half of the peroneus longus tendon on foot morphology and gait
Background and objectivesIn anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, the strength of the graft was found to be unsatisfactory usually the anterior...
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The relationship of three-dimensional foot morphology to clinical assessments and postural stability in adolescent male footballers
BackgroundFoot morphology is associated with altered loading of the ankle–foot complex in adolescent footballers, predisposing to pain and injury....
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Joint preservation surgery for correcting adolescents’ spasmodic flatfoot deformity: early results from a specialized North African foot and ankle unit
PurposeWe aimed to report early results of performing joint-preserving surgeries for managing spasmodic flatfoot deformity (SFFD) in adolescents.
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An Eastern Europe and Middle East multinational expert Delphi consensus study on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip before walking age
PurposeThe incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is higher in Eastern Europeans and Middle Easterners. This study aimed to establish...
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Assessing the Influence of Age, Weight, and Pirani Score on the Number of Casts During the Initial Phase of Clubfoot Treatment Using the Ponseti Method: A Prospective Study
BackgroundClubfoot, also known as congenital talipes equinovarus is a prevalent childhood ailment that, if untreated, can lead to long-term...
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Factors associated with the relapse in Ponseti treated congenital clubfoot
ObjectivesWe retrospectively investigated the clinical materials to seek the factors that lead to relapse after using the Ponseti method.
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Diagnosis and Management of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Dancers
Purpose of ReviewDance is a popular activity throughout the world. There are many styles of dance, each having distinct physical demands and injury...
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Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatments of Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy
Purpose of ReviewThe posterior tibialis is essential for foot and ankle stability. Understanding the pathophysiology and pathomechanics of posterior...
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Can Below-Knee Casts be Effective for Clubfoot Management in Walking-Age Children? A Prospective Cohort Study
PurposeAbove-knee casts pose a major challenge in the day-to-day activities among walking age clubfoot patients due to complete restriction of knee...
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Clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis on irreparable rotator cuff tear
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps transfer and tenodesis for on irreparable rotator cuff tear.
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Comparison of temporary external and percutaneous k-wire fixations for treatment of ankle fracture–dislocations
PurposeAnkle fracture–dislocations are among the most severe injuries, and the use of an external fixator as a recommended fixation method has some...
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Return to Play After Femoroacetabular Impingement
Purpose of ReviewFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a pathomechanical process whereby abnormal contact between proximal femur and acetabulum at...
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Better outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis
IntroductionThe present meta-analysis evaluated current level I clinical trials which compared the use of a suture button (SB) versus syndesmotic...
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Exploring the modification factors of exercise therapy on biomechanical load in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to clarify the effect of exercise therapy on the first peak knee adduction moment...
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Complex, atypical clubfoot: follow-up after up to 16 years reveals a high risk of relapse but good functional and radiological outcomes
IntroductionThe treatment of complex atypical clubfoot poses many challenges. In this paper, we report on the course of complex clubfoot, primary...
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A polyaxial fixation brace for the treatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus in newborns
BackgroundTreatment of idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) is challenging for pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The Ponseti method is an...
