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RCT | Platelet-rich plasma injections lack efficacy in 52-week ankle osteoarthritis study

2 Aug, 2023 | 13:43h | UTC

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis – The American Journal of Sports Medicine

 


The foot in diabetes – a reminder of an ever-present risk

21 Jun, 2023 | 13:10h | UTC

The foot in diabetes – a reminder of an ever-present risk – Clinical Medicine Journal

Related: Guideline Series | Prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease

 


Guideline Series | Prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease

7 Jun, 2023 | 13:41h | UTC

Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease (IWGDF 2023 update) – Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Definitions and criteria for diabetes-related foot disease (IWGDF 2023 update)

Guidelines on the classification of foot ulcers in people with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update)

Guidelines on interventions to enhance healing of foot ulcers in people with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update)

Guidelines on offloading foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update)

Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of active Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus (IWGDF 2023)

Diagnosis and treatment of active charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review

Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of foot infection in persons with diabetes – International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot

Prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes at risk of ulceration: A systematic review and meta-analysis

 


SR | What Is the efficacy of intra-articular injections in the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis

8 May, 2023 | 12:48h | UTC

What Is the Efficacy of Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis? A Systematic Review – Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

 


M-A | Eccentric exercise vs. other exercises in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy

2 Mar, 2023 | 12:40h | UTC

Eccentric exercise is more effective than other exercises in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis – BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation

 


M-A | Foot orthoses for flexible flatfeet in children and adults

17 Feb, 2023 | 13:02h | UTC

Foot orthoses for flexible flatfeet in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes – BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

 


RCT | Higher complication rate after nail compared with plate fixation of ankle fractures in patients aged 60 years or older

7 Feb, 2023 | 13:50h | UTC

Higher complication rate after nail compared with plate fixation of ankle fractures in patients aged 60 years or older: a prospective, randomized controlled trial – The Bone & Joint Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


RCT | Diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel applied twice daily vs. 1.16% gel four times daily in patients with acute ankle sprain

2 Feb, 2023 | 14:49h | UTC

Randomized, double-blind, noninferiority study of diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel applied twice daily versus diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% gel applied four times daily in patients with acute ankle sprain – BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

 


M-A | The incidence of complications following scarf osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus

11 Jan, 2023 | 14:03h | UTC

The Incidence of Complications Following Scarf Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Study of 1,583 scarf osteotomies uncovers outcome stats – Orthopedics This Week

 


RCT | In patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis, total ankle replacement and arthrodesis resulted in comparable results.

16 Nov, 2022 | 13:45h | UTC

Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

News Release: Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis – University College London

Summary for Patients: Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis

 


Systematic Review | There is insufficient evidence to recommend running shoes for preventing lower limb running injuries in adults.

23 Aug, 2022 | 13:00h | UTC

Running shoes for preventing lower limb running injuries in adults – Cochrane Library

Summary: Running shoes for preventing lower-limb running injuries in adults – Cochrane Library

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Guideline on prevention of foot ulceration in diabetic patients.

15 Jul, 2022 | 12:51h | UTC

Australian guideline on prevention of foot ulceration: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease – Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Related:

Australian guideline on diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease – Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Australian guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease – Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Australian guideline on wound classification of diabetes-related foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

Australian guideline on wound healing interventions to enhance healing of foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

Australian guideline on offloading treatment for foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

Guideline: ADA 2022 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

NICE Updated Guidance: Management of Type 2 Diabetes.

Recent updates to clinical practice guidelines for diabetes mellitus.

Position Statement: a disease state approach to the pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes in primary care.

 


RCT | Effect of ultrasonography-guided corticosteroid injection vs. placebo added to exercise therapy for Achilles tendinopathy.

14 Jul, 2022 | 12:18h | UTC

Effect of Ultrasonography-Guided Corticosteroid Injection vs Placebo Added to Exercise Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

Commentary: Trial Backs Steroid Shots for Stubborn Achilles Tendon Pain — Corticosteroid bests placebo when combined with resistance exercise therapy – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


RCT: Diclofenac–hyaluronate conjugate intra-articular injection for hip, ankle, shoulder, and elbow osteoarthritis.

1 Jul, 2022 | 10:55h | UTC

Diclofenac–hyaluronate conjugate (diclofenac etalhyaluronate) intra-articular injection for hip, ankle, shoulder, and elbow osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial – BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

 


Guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection.

10 Jun, 2022 | 11:51h | UTC

Australian guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease – Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

Related:

Australian guideline on wound classification of diabetes-related foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

Australian guideline on wound healing interventions to enhance healing of foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

Australian guideline on offloading treatment for foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease

 


Consensus Statement: Assessment of foot alignment and function for ambulatory children with cerebral palsy.

9 Jun, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC

Assessment of foot alignment and function for ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: Results of a modified Delphi technique consensus study – Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics

 


Systematic Review: Evidence-based treatment choices for acute lateral ankle sprain.

20 Apr, 2022 | 09:07h | UTC

Evidence-based treatment choices for acute lateral ankle sprain: a comprehensive systematic review – European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences

 


RCT: In patients with acute Achilles’ tendon rupture, a nonoperative strategy resulted in similar outcomes compared with routine surgical treatment.

18 Apr, 2022 | 10:53h | UTC

Nonoperative or Surgical Treatment of Acute Achilles’ Tendon Rupture – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Heal Thyself: Most who tear Achilles tendon can skip surgery – Associated Press

 


International consensus meeting on venous thromboembolism in orthopedic surgery.

28 Mar, 2022 | 09:45h | UTC

Homepage: International Consensus Meeting on Venous Thromboembolism (free articles for a limited period)

Editorial

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: General

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE:: Foot & Ankle

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Hand & Wrist

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Hip & Knee

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Oncology

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Pediatric

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Shoulder & Elbow

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Sports

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Trauma

Recommendations from the ICM-VTE: Spine

 


AAP Clinical Report: Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot.

4 Feb, 2022 | 08:55h | UTC

Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot – Pediatrics

 


M-A: Medical imaging for plantar heel pain.

27 Jan, 2022 | 09:25h | UTC

Medical imaging for plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

 


Systematic Review: Foot orthoses for treating pediatric flat feet.

18 Jan, 2022 | 09:16h | UTC

Foot orthoses for treating paediatric flat feet – Cochrane Library

Summary: Foot orthoses for treating flat feet in children – Cochrane Library

 


RCT: Platelet-rich intra-articular plasma injections do not improve symptoms and function in patients with ankle osteoarthritis.

27 Oct, 2021 | 01:26h | UTC

Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections vs Placebo on Ankle Symptoms and Function in Patients With Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Related:

RCT: No benefit from platelet-rich plasma injection for patients with debilitating Achilles tendinopathy.

M-A: Intra-articular saline injection is as effective as corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma, and hyaluronic acid for hip osteoarthritis pain

 


AAOS Guideline: Pharmacologic, physical, and cognitive pain alleviation for musculoskeletal extremity/pelvis surgery.

5 Aug, 2021 | 08:49h | UTC

Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Evidence summary: Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery

News release: Clinical Practice Guideline and Appropriate Use Criteria for the Evaluation of Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery

 


RCT: No benefit from platelet-rich plasma injection for patients with debilitating Achilles tendinopathy.

18 Jul, 2021 | 23:13h | UTC

Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection vs Sham Injection on Tendon Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary: No benefit from PRP treatment for patients with debilitating Achilles tendon pain – University of Warwick

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


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