Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maryam Soltanolkotabi, Chris Mallory, Hailey Allen, Brian Y. Chan, Megan K. Mills, Richard L. Leake
Summary: Foot and ankle surgery is on the rise, understanding the mechanisms behind deformities helps in understanding surgical procedures, radiologists need to be familiar with these procedures and postoperative conditions.
Review
Pediatrics
Danielle E. Chipman, Alexandra T. Mackie, Shevaun M. Doyle
Summary: Acute ankle sprains in children and adolescents may be the initial presentation of other lower extremity disorders. Misdiagnosis of ankle sprains is common, especially in pediatric population. Physicians should be aware of other conditions that may be misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain to ensure proper treatment plans.
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Andrew C. Peterson, Karen M. Kruger, Amy L. Lenz
Summary: This article introduces an automatic toolbox for calculating anatomical coordinate systems for foot and ankle studies, and evaluates its reliability and consistency. The evaluation results demonstrate that the toolbox is robust and consistent, providing a practical solution for foot and ankle research.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hilal Eksi Ozsoy
Summary: This study assessed the quality of YouTube videos on smile design and found that most videos only had fair ratings. Patients should use caution when using information on smile design found on YouTube. Professionals should use evaluation tools as a quality guide when uploading videos.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Emily A. Rogers, Matthew E. Carney, Seong Ho Yeon, Tyler R. Clites, Dana Solav, Hugh M. Herr
Summary: This research introduces and evaluates a myoelectrically controlled 2-DOF ankle-foot prosthesis designed to enhance rock climbing ability in individuals with transtibial amputation. The device offers increased range of motion in ankle and subtalar positions compared to traditional passive prostheses, while also reducing knee and hip flexion angles during climbing.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Gilbert Manuel Schwarz, Marcus Lisy, Stefan Hajdu, Reinhard Windhager, Madeleine Willegger
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of online patient information on ankle instability and found that the majority of evaluated websites provided inaccurate information and had a high reading level. Websites with high reading levels provided more in-depth information. Foot and ankle surgeons should be aware of available online resources to direct patients to appropriate websites.
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Julio S. Lora-Millan, Mahdi Nabipour, Edwin van Asseldonk, Cristina Bayon
Summary: Assistive ankle-foot orthoses (AAFOs) are powerful solutions for gait assistance or rehabilitation. This research analyzes the latest AAFO technologies and categorizes the different approaches into clusters based on their basis and working principles. It also reviews the purpose and experimental validation of the devices, providing insights into their technology readiness level. The reviewed designs, limitations, and future directions in this field are summarized and discussed.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Benjamin C. Gadomski, Kevin M. Labus, Holly L. Stewart, Katie T. Bisazza, Brad B. Nelson, Christian M. Puttlitz, Kirk C. McGilvray, Daniel P. Regan, Jeremiah T. Easley
Summary: Trauma to the soft tissues of the ankle joint can cause instability and arthritis. Traditional fixation methods promote ligament repair but limit normal movement. Removal of fixation screws may benefit patients, but the timing is still uncertain. This study developed a new large animal model for the investigation of clinical foot and ankle implants. The results suggest that the carpometacarpal joint may be a suitable location for orthopedic device research.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alireza Nouri, Lijing Wang, Yuncang Li, Cuie Wen
Summary: Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are used to correct ankle and foot deformities, improve mobility, reduce pain, and provide protection for patients with gait impairment. They can effectively manage various types of gait pathologies. AFOs can be prefabricated or custom-made with different designs, and the selection criteria include usage duration, applied force, axial loading, skin condition, and cost. The availability of diverse materials has greatly improved orthoses, and understanding these materials can lead to more advanced and efficient AFOs.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Matthew L. Duenes, Mohammad T. Azam, James J. Butler, Matthew B. Weiss, John G. Kennedy
Summary: In-office needle arthroscopy (IONA) has been a readily available tool for diagnostic purposes since the 1990s. Recent advancements in IONA technology have made it possible to perform arthroscopic procedures under local anesthesia in the office setting, revolutionizing how we treat foot and ankle pathologies.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Robert F. Murphy, Sara S. Van Nortwick, Richard Jones, James F. Mooney
Summary: Accessory ossicles are common radiographic findings in the foot and ankle of children and adolescents. Most can be managed nonsurgically, but certain specific structures may require surgical intervention.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Daniel Badin, Carlos D. Ortiz-Babilonia, Arjun Gupta, Christopher R. Leland, Farah Musharbash, James M. Parrish, Amiethab A. Aiyer
Summary: Pain management after foot and ankle surgery poses unique challenges and the evidence on opioid use and clinical outcomes is inconsistent. This systematic review examined patterns of opioid use, factors associated with persistent use, and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing foot or ankle fracture surgery. The results indicated a wide range of proportions of postoperative persistent opioid use and identified certain factors associated with increased or decreased opioid consumption. The findings emphasize the need for specific opioid prescription guidelines and the utilization of alternative pain management techniques in foot and ankle surgery patients.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Max K. Shepherd, Ann M. Simon, Joey Zisk, Levi J. Hargrove
Summary: This study aimed to investigate patient preferences for lower limb prosthetic behavior, particularly focusing on alignment during level-ground walking and ankle angles during ramp ascent and descent. The results showed that patients can finely perceive ankle alignment, which can provide baseline behaviors for prosthetic ankles capable of adapting to patient preferences.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Katharina Buschulte, Philipp Hoeger, Claudia Ganter, Marlies Wijsenbeek, Nicolas Kahn, Katharina Kriegsmann, Finn M. Wilkens, Jolene H. Fisher, Christopher J. Ryerson, Felix J. F. Herth, Michael Kreuter
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the content and quality of sarcoidosis information provided by internet resources. The analysis of the first 200 websites from Google, Yahoo, and Bing revealed that most websites lacked comprehensive and reliable information on sarcoidosis.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kyong-No Lee, Yeon Ji Joo, So Yeon Choi, Sung Taek Park, Keun-Young Lee, Youngmi Kim, Ga-Hyun Son
Summary: YouTube is a popular platform for accessing health care information, including videos related to cesarean delivery. However, an analysis of the top-viewed videos on cesarean delivery revealed that videos directly related to the surgical procedure were mainly uploaded by medical groups and had higher scores, while videos indirectly related to cesarean delivery were less informative and uploaded by nonmedical groups. Therefore, YouTube may not be the most appropriate source for patients seeking information on cesarean delivery.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
