Foot & Ankle
Case Reports
Peroneus Quartus Muscle
The peroneus quartus (PQ) muscle is a rare but sometimes missed potential etiology of ankle pain and tendon subluxation.
Original Research
Timing of Surgical Reduction and Stabilization of Talus Fracture-Dislocations
Talus fractures with associated dislocations are rare but have high rates of complications, including avascular necrosis (AVN). Management of...
Conference Coverage
For women with RA, small-joint surgery rate nearly twice that of men
SAN DIEGO – The rate of small-joint procedures is declining for both sexes.
Case Reports
Open Navicular Dislocation With Midfoot Dissociation in a 45-Year-Old Man
Traumatic dislocation of an intact tarsal navicular is an uncommon injury. In this article, we report a case of open medial navicular dislocation...
Conference Coverage
For bone and joint infections, oral antibiotics match IV, cost less
For bone and joint infections, oral antibiotics are as good as IV antibiotics and cost much less.
Original Research
An Update on Management of Syndesmosis Injury: A National US Database Study
Acute ankle injuries are common problems treated by orthopedic surgeons. In the United States, nearly 2 million ankle sprains occur each year, and...
Case Reports
Mycotic Septic Arthritis of the Ankle Joint
Septic arthritis is a common orthopedic emergency. The most common causative organism is Staphylococcus aureus. Mycotic infections, such as those...
News
Pain starting in knee later arises in other joints
Key clinical point:People with frequently painful knees often develop pain in joints outside the knee, and the sites vary from person to person....
Clinical Review
Foot and Ankle Injuries in American Football
Foot and ankle injuries are common in American football, with injury rates significantly increasing over the past decade. Epidemiologic studies of...
Conference Coverage
No VTE prophylaxis needed after joint surgery in patients with hemophilia
Key clinical point: Prophylaxis against thromboembolic events after orthopedic surgery in patients with hemophilia may not be necessary. Major...