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Orthopedics
Amol Saxena, Ryan Allen, Anthony Wright, Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Maffulli
Summary: Resection of tarsal coalitions leads to high patient satisfaction, reduced pain, and improved long-term function. Most patients are able to return to their desired activity level after the surgery.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ronnie Sebro, Cynthia De la Garza-Ramos
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using CT attenuation of the foot and ankle bones for opportunistic screening of osteoporosis. The CT attenuation values were positively correlated with bone mineral density measurements and can be used to predict osteoporosis. SVM models with all bones were found to be more accurate than using only the calcaneus for prediction.
OSTEOPOROSIS AND SARCOPENIA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcin Budka, Matthew R. Bennett, Sally C. Reynolds, Shelby Barefoot, Sarah Reel, Selina Reidy, Jeremy Walker
Summary: This study explores the importance of different components in determining the sex of footprints and compares machine learning methods to traditional discrimination methods. The results show that a convolutional neural network can accurately classify the sex of footprints with around 90% accuracy on a test set. The promising results suggest the possibility of creating an automated screening algorithm in the future.
Article
Orthopedics
Erik A. Magnusson, Scott Telfer, Madeleine Jackson, Michael F. Githens
Summary: The posterior medial approach (PMA) with distraction and gastrocnemius recession improves visualization for the surgical repair of talar body fractures, providing valuable information for surgeons.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2021)
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Anthropology
Francisco Curate, Joao d'Oliveira Coelho, Ana Maria Silva
Summary: This study proposed new metric standards for sex estimation using variables of the calcaneus and talus, and developed sex prediction models using logistic regression, support vector machines, and decision-tree algorithm. Results showed that multivariable models outperformed univariable models in predicting sex, highlighting the importance of population-specific standards for sex estimation.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yasin Ertug Cekdemir, Uygar Mutlu, Gokce Karaman, Ali Balci
Summary: The study found that morphometric measurements performed on CT images of the calcaneus can be effective for sex estimation, with all parameters significantly higher in men compared to women. The best performance for sex estimation was displayed by dorsal articular facet length and body height, while the simultaneous use of multiple variables can achieve gender discrimination accuracy as high as 96%.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Alvaro Gomez Carrion, Maria de los Angeles Atin Arratibe, Maria Rosario Morales Lozano, Carmen Martinez Rincon, Carlos Martinez Sebastian, Alvaro Saura Sempere, Almudena Nunez-Fernandez, Ruben Sanchez-Gomez
Summary: This study investigated the effects of lateral wedge insoles (LWI) on the position of midfoot and rearfoot joints. The results showed that LWIs can generate specific movements in these foot joints.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pathology
Fatimah Alruwaii, Jeremiah F. Molligan, Hakan Ilaslan, Ivy John, Armando S. Herradura, Ahmad Alkashash, Shaoxiong Chen, Lukas Nystrom, Scott E. Kilpatrick, John D. Reith, Doris E. Wenger, Garret M. Powell, Karen J. Fritchie
Summary: Osteoid osteomas often occur in the long bones of the extremities. Patients experience pain relief with NSAIDs, and radiographic findings are usually enough to make a diagnosis. However, when these lesions occur in the hands and feet, they may be overlooked or misdiagnosed due to their small size and reactive changes.
Article
Anthropology
Catherine J. Llera Martin, Kenneth D. Rose, Adam D. Sylvester
Summary: This study examines the talar and calcaneal morphology of early Eocene primate fossils from the Vastan lignite mine in India to refine their locomotor reconstructions. The results show that locomotor behavior can be predicted from the morphology of these bones.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Sebastian F. Baumbach, Manuel Kistler, Federico P. Gaube, Benjamin Bartz, Hannes Traxler, Zach Throckmorton, Wolfgang Boecker, Hans Polzer
Summary: This study analyzed the ligaments of the dorso-lateral calcaneo-cuboid joint and assessed the biomechanical relevance of the bifurcate ligament. The results showed significant morphological variability and no significant displacement regardless of the integrity of the ligament, indicating limited biomechanical relevance.
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Sumit Banerjee, Akshat Gupta, Abhay Elhence, Ranjeet Choudhary
Summary: Arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis is an effective alternative to open surgery for foot and ankle surgeons. While the posterior approach tends to have better functional outcomes, further randomized control trials comparing the two techniques are needed to assess their respective outcomes.
JOURNAL OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Sang-Gyun Kim, Gi Won Choi, Hak Kyu Kim, Jae Gyoon Kim
Summary: The study aimed to compare the weight-bearing line ratios of knee joints measured using conventional and novel orthoradiograms, and investigate the optimal cutoff value of the HKA angle causing inconsistency between the two orthoradiograms. The results showed no significant difference in WBL ratios between the two orthoradiograms, but the HKA angle was significantly larger in the inconsistent group compared to the consistent group.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biology
Camilla Cecannecchia, Benedetta Baldari, Andrea Cioffi
Summary: The study of bone mineral density and fracture dating based on healing processes plays a crucial role in forensic anthropology. By emphasizing the importance of these parameters, researchers aim to reconstruct biological profiles, determine time and cause of death, and minimize the impact of medication or substance abuse during life. The introduction of pharmacological history as a correction factor in bone remains analysis, backed by scientific studies, aims to enhance specificity in understanding the effects of certain therapies on bone mass and remodeling speed.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Alvaro Gomez Carrion, Maria de los angeles Atin Arratibel, Maria Rosario Morales Lozano, Carlos Martinez Sebastian, Blanca de la Cruz Torres, Ruben Sanchez-Gomez
Summary: This study investigated the effects of rearfoot varus wedge (RVW) on the kinematics of the navicular bone. The results showed that the use of RVW caused changes in the navicular bone, including varus movement and plantar flexion. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the use of RVW.
Article
Orthopedics
Julien Roger, Michel-Henri Fessy, Jean-Luc Besse
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of hindfoot fusion using the PEEK H-podeTM locking plate and the titanium MaxlockTM locking plate. The results showed no significant differences between the two groups in terms of functional scores, pain intensity, and fusion rates. CT assessment was more accurate than standard radiography, and the PEEK locking plate demonstrated good application value for hindfoot fusion.
ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY-SURGERY & RESEARCH
(2023)
