Infections in primary total ankle replacement: Anterior approach versus lateral transfibular approach
End stage ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling condition that can severely impact patients ’ quality of life, especially given their younger age and greater activity level compared to their knee/hip OA counterpart [1,2]. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - August 4, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Federico Giuseppe Usuelli, Cristian Indino, Camilla Maccario, Luigi Manzi, Federico Maria Liuni, Ettore Vulcano Source Type: research
Foot and ankle infections: Debridement, early fixation and rifampicin provide earlier recovery of function and quality of life
Infections related to orthopedic devices are among the main complications for orthopedic surgeons [1]. When it comes to foot and ankle, it can be even worse as this area provides little soft tissue coverage and a sometimes scarce blood supply [1 –3]. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - August 4, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel P érez-Prieto, María E. Portillo, Gemma González-Lucena, Alberto Ginés-Cespedosa Source Type: research
Infections in primary total ankle replacement: Anterior approach versus lateral transfibular approach
(Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - August 4, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Federico Giuseppe Usuelli, Cristian Indino, Camilla Maccario, Luigi Manzi, Federico Maria Liuni, Ettore Vulcano Source Type: research
Foot and Ankle Infections: Debridement, Early Fixation and Rifampicin Provide Earlier Recovery of Function and Quality of Life
(Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - August 4, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel P érez-Prieto, María E Portillo, Gemma González-Lucena, Alberto Ginés-Cespedosa Source Type: research
Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of Greek version of Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score
Achilles Tendon (AT) is the most commonly ruptured tendon in middle aged men during sports and the incidence of acute ruptures is rising [1]. Treatment options include operative tendon suturing and nonoperative; but there is no general consensus regarding the indications for each one [2]. Self-reported scores or questionnaires are frequently used in clinical studies in order to evaluate the functional status before or after treatment of a disease or an injury. (Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - July 28, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Panagiotis Touzopoulos, Athanasios Ververidis, Giannis Giakas, Georgios I. Drosos Source Type: research
