Foot and Ankle
Systematic Review | There is insufficient evidence to recommend running shoes for preventing lower limb running injuries in adults.
23 Aug, 2022 | 13:00h | UTCRunning 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
👟Running shoes have been proposed as one means of reducing injury risk….but are they effective? @CochraneBJMT authors looked at 12 trials that lasted 6-26 wks with 11,240 people. https://t.co/09bt9SzEkh pic.twitter.com/qi5qk7W1I1
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 22, 2022
Guideline on prevention of foot ulceration in diabetic patients.
15 Jul, 2022 | 12:51h | UTCRelated:
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.
RCT | Effect of ultrasonography-guided corticosteroid injection vs. placebo added to exercise therapy for Achilles tendinopathy.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:18h | UTCCommentary: 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
In this RCT, corticosteroid injections + exercise therapy was more effective for patients with long-standing Achilles tendinopathy compared to placebo injections + exercise therapy. https://t.co/nkTH0OYL4a
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 11, 2022
RCT: Diclofenac–hyaluronate conjugate intra-articular injection for hip, ankle, shoulder, and elbow osteoarthritis.
1 Jul, 2022 | 10:55h | UTC
Guideline on management of diabetes-related foot infection.
10 Jun, 2022 | 11:51h | UTCRelated:
Consensus Statement: Assessment of foot alignment and function for ambulatory children with cerebral palsy.
9 Jun, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC
Systematic Review: Evidence-based treatment choices for acute lateral ankle sprain.
20 Apr, 2022 | 09:07h | UTC
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 | UTCNonoperative 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 | UTCHomepage: International Consensus Meeting on Venous Thromboembolism (free articles for a limited period)
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 | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Congenital Clubfoot – Pediatrics
M-A: Medical imaging for plantar heel pain.
27 Jan, 2022 | 09:25h | UTC
Systematic Review: Foot orthoses for treating pediatric flat feet.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:16h | UTCFoot 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 | UTCEffect 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)
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AAOS Guideline: Pharmacologic, physical, and cognitive pain alleviation for musculoskeletal extremity/pelvis surgery.
5 Aug, 2021 | 08:49h | UTCEvidence summary: 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 | UTCEffect 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
A single injection of platelet-rich plasma compared with a sham injection did not significantly reduce #Achillestendon dysfunction https://t.co/K4YKHSbxZY
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) July 13, 2021
RCT: Traditional plaster casting immobilization not superior to removable brace in adults with an ankle fracture.
12 Jul, 2021 | 01:22h | UTCNews release: Cast no better than brace for broken ankles – University of Warwick
Multidisciplinary guideline on Achilles tendinopathy.
30 Jun, 2021 | 10:06h | UTCDutch multidisciplinary guideline on Achilles tendinopathy – British Journal of Sports Medicine