Foot and Ankle
RCT | Platelet-rich plasma injections lack efficacy in 52-week ankle osteoarthritis study
2 Aug, 2023 | 13:43h | UTC
The foot in diabetes – a reminder of an ever-present risk
21 Jun, 2023 | 13:10h | UTCThe 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 | UTCDefinitions 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 offloading foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update)
SR | What Is the efficacy of intra-articular injections in the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis
8 May, 2023 | 12:48h | UTC
M-A | Eccentric exercise vs. other exercises in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy
2 Mar, 2023 | 12:40h | UTC
M-A | Foot orthoses for flexible flatfeet in children and adults
17 Feb, 2023 | 13:02h | UTC
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 | UTCHigher 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
M-A | The incidence of complications following scarf osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:03h | UTCThe 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 | UTCTotal 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 | 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)
Related:
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