Foot and Ankle

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

 

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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

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

 

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RCT: Traditional plaster casting immobilization not superior to removable brace in adults with an ankle fracture.

12 Jul, 2021 | 01:22h | UTC

Use of cast immobilisation versus removable brace in adults with an ankle fracture: multicentre randomised controlled trial – The BMJ

News release: Cast no better than brace for broken ankles – University of Warwick

 

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Multidisciplinary guideline on Achilles tendinopathy.

30 Jun, 2021 | 10:06h | UTC

Dutch multidisciplinary guideline on Achilles tendinopathy – British Journal of Sports Medicine

 

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