medicine

Microfracture surprises tarnish the experience

May 14, 2013

U.S. orthopedic surgeons perform more than 25,000 microfractures annually, making the procedure the most common marrow-­stimulating technique used for repair of the cartilage defects that often affect active individuals.1 Although microfracture is a single-stage, low-cost intervention that requires only surgical time and common surgical tools, it requires a lengthy rehabilitation and comes with other challenges, such as limited durability and less than optimal return-to-sport rates. And, for many patients, the procedure also comes as a complete surprise.

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The effect of the Tscherne injury pattern on the outcome of operatively treated Lisfranc fracture dislocations

May 11, 2013

Publication date: Available online 11 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Ismail Demirkale , Osman Tecimel , Ismail Celik , Kasim Kilicarslan , Ali Ocguder , Metin Dogan Background Lisfranc fracture dislocations cause severe tarso-metatarsal malalignment. The research question of this study was to evaluate the severity of the soft tissue injury on the final clinical outcome and compare that with the effect of various determinants on the disability in daily living activities after open reduction and internal fixation of a Lisfranc injury. Methods This study consisted of a retrospective analysis of patients with Lisfranc fracture dislocations who were treated by open reduction and internal fixation beween 2004 and 2009.

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Ready Patient One: Exer-gaming for rehabilitation

May 7, 2013

Video games and health improvements typically do not go hand in hand. Most games require just mental focus and a pair of opposable thumbs, and results are usually limited to entertainment and satisfaction

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Preliminary evidence that low-ankle brachial index is associated with reduced bilateral hip extensor strength and functional mobility in peripheral…

May 7, 2013

Peripheral arterial disease has been associated with skeletal muscle pathology, including atrophy of the affected muscles. In addition, oxidative metabolism is impaired, muscle function is reduced, and gait and mobility are restricted.

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A Large Extraskeletal Osteochondroma of the Foot – Corrected Proof

May 6, 2013

Abstract: Osteochondromas are very common benign tumors composed of cartilage and bone. They are usually found at the end of the growth plate of long bones, most often at the area of the joints, and are contiguous with the medullary cavity. Extraskeletal osteochondromas, the same as their namesake, are composed of cartilage and bone.

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Modification of Side-locking Loop Suture Technique Using an Antislip Knot for Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture – Corrected Proof

May 6, 2013

Abstract: The 2-strand side-locking loop suture technique provides high tensile strength and stiffness immediately after surgery, and good clinical results have been reported in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture.

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Outcomes and Quality of Life after Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy in Patients with Recalcitrant Hindfoot and Ankle Diseases: A Preliminary Report of 12…

May 6, 2013

Abstract: The present study aimed to determine the outcomes and quality of life after platelet-rich plasma therapy in patients with chronic recalcitrant diseases of the hindfoot and ankle and to identify the crucial clinical variables. The records of 12 adult patients with diseases of the hindfoot and ankle were included in the present study. These patients had been treated with platelet-rich plasma from September 2010 to April 2011 after 3 to 6 months or more of conservative treatment had been unsuccessful.

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ACFAOM’s Certified Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistant Course

April 30, 2013

ACFAOM recently launched the Certified Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistant (CCPMA) course . Partnering with Medinail Learning Center, ACFAOM now offers podiatric medical assistants the opportunity to learn important clinical background information about working with patients’ feet, and bringing them to a higher level of clinical expertise so they can provide more clinical support to the doctor, such as nail debridement and routine foot care. The CCPMA provides proof, through the certification process, that the assistant has passed a course containing the professional information needed to work in a clinical assisting role in a podiatry office.

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Diabetic ankle fractures: Surgical considerations

April 30, 2013

Pittsburgh researchers found that patients with diabetes have higher complication rates than nondiabetic patients following open surgical management of ankle fractures, but also that the rate of major complications in the diabetic patients was relatively low.

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