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Primary stability and stiffness in ankle arthrodes—Crossed screws versus anterior plating

May 21, 2013

Publication date: Available online 21 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Michael M. Betz , Emanuel E.

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Poststroke bone changes in patients who use AFOs

May 21, 2013

The medical literature suggests that changes in bone density and other bone characteristics after stroke persist after patients have regained ambulatory status.

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Absence of the Fourth Tendon of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle: A Cadaveric Study

May 17, 2013

This study was undertaken to help confirm the percentages concerning the presence or absence of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle tendon to the fifth toe. We also hope to be able to determine the presence based on gender and nationality. It is known to be absent occasionally; however, there is no definitive study dedicated to its prevalence.

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Ilizarov external fixation for management of severe relapsed clubfeet in older children

May 16, 2013

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Mohamed El-Sayed Background Although the standard treatment of clubfoot deformity is conservative by serial casting techniques, relapses are not uncommon. Management of relapsed clubfoot deformity in older children is an orthopedic challenge. There is a growing interest in management of such complex deformities using the Ilizarov technique.

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Appearance of Osteolysis with Melorheostosis: Redefining the Disease or a New Disorder? A Novel Case Report with Multimodality Imaging – Corrected…

May 16, 2013

Abstract: We present a case report of melorheostosis with the novel radiographic finding of underlying cortical resorption. A number of radiographic patterns of melorheostosis have been described; however, the combination of new bone formation and resorption of the original cortex appears unique. Although the presence of underlying lysis has been postulated in published studies, direct radiographic evidence of bony resorption in melorheostosis has not been reported.

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Revision Surgery for Diabetic Foot Infections: Giving Another Chance to the Patient

May 13, 2013

Revision surgery (RS) is frequently needed to control diabetic foot infections. It is the aim of this retrospective observational study to analyze the variables associated with undergoing RS and the variables associated with undergoing a major amputation when RS was required. We conducted a retrospective study of patients with diabetes treated in our department during 10 years (January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2010) who had foot infections identifying those who required RS.

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Lateral Meniscal Cyst Causing Irreversible Peroneal Nerve Palsy – Corrected Proof

May 13, 2013

Abstract: We report an unusual case of irreversible foot drop occurring secondary to a large lateral meniscal cyst.

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Single-Event Multilevel Acute Total Correction of Complex Equinocavovarus Deformity in Skeletally Mature Patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy…

May 13, 2013

Abstract: Complex multiplanar ankle/foot deformity as equinocavovarus is a common problem in patients with spastic cerebral palsy hemiparesis. The data from 30 consecutive patients (30 feet), treated between March 2009 and March 2010, with equinocavovarus and toe clawing secondary to spastic cerebral palsy hemiparesis, aged 16 to 18 years, were analyzed clinically and radiographically. All the patients had received conservative physiotherapy treatment and ankle/foot orthoses before undergoing combined soft tissue and bony surgical procedures performed in a single session to correct the complex toe clawing, cavus, varus, and equinus deformities.

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