Jun 22–28, 2026 · 1 randomized trial, 26 new studies, 7 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks
The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Jun 22–28, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Antigravity treadmill therapy is safe and well-tolerated after lower extremity periarticular fractures but shows no clear functional benefit over standard care.
Uninvolved legs in unilateral clubfoot show external hip rotation and bimalleolar axis changes but no clinically significant impact on thigh-foot angle or foot loading.
Fixed-bearing total ankle arthroplasty improved quality of life and pain at mean 6-year follow-up, with outcomes exceeding clinically important thresholds.
Norwegian EFAS Score validation confirms good internal consistency and responsiveness for measuring foot and ankle pathology outcomes across diverse diagnoses.
Salto Talaris total ankle arthroplasty achieves 86.9% implant survivorship at 15 years with sustained pain improvement and functional gains.
Custom 3D-printed metallic implants for ankle arthrodesis achieved 83% implant retention but 36% required reoperation; prior infection significantly increased complications.
MITO with proximal phalangeal osteotomy achieved excellent radiographic correction and noninferior pain relief in RA patients compared to non-RA patients.
Effect of the Reverse Cotton Osteotomy on First Metatarsal Position: A Cadaveric Study.
The reverse Cotton osteotomy corrects approximately 1° of first-ray plantarflexion per millimeter of wedge; surgeons should limit resection to 3 mm as larger wedges provide no additional arch correction.
Weightbearing CT found no significant anatomical differences in second metatarsal length, Lisfranc mortise depth, or foot alignment between ligamentous Lisfranc injury patients and matched controls.
BMI-based eligibility cutoffs for TAA would deny 27 complication-free surgeries to prevent one complication, suggesting BMI alone is insufficient for surgical exclusion.
All-inside endoscopic FHL tendon transfer demonstrates equivalent or superior construct strength with lower neurovascular damage risk compared to traditional techniques.
The SALTO TALARIS total ankle arthroplasty demonstrates excellent long-term reliability with 96.2% metallic component survival and 99% arthrodesis-free survival at 10 years minimum follow-up.
High CT-verified union rates achieved for ankle-hindfoot arthrodesis without routine bone graft, supporting selective rather than routine biologic augmentation.
Calcaneal lengthening osteotomy significantly improves pain and radiographic alignment in children with both rigid and flexible flatfeet, with comparable outcomes between groups at short-term follow-up.
Single medial approach subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis achieves 88.9% CT-confirmed fusion with high patient satisfaction and functional improvement.
Superficial and deep infection rates after foot-ankle surgery were 4.1% and 1.4%; diabetic and trauma procedures had significantly higher infection rates.
Peroneus longus tendon harvest for ACL reconstruction causes transient evertor weakness at six months that recovers by one year, with preserved overall ankle function and patient-reported outcomes.
Bibliometric analysis shows surgical talus osteochondral lesion treatment evolves from traditional techniques toward biological augmentation and regenerative medicine.
79.5% of children treated for clubfoot with Ponseti method participate in sports, similar to siblings, supporting excellent functional outcomes long-term.
Hallux valgus surgery carries 93% revision-free survival at 25 years with low 90-day complication rates, confirming safety and durability.
Abnormal preoperative tibiotalar tilt independently predicts residual ankle pain after mechanical-alignment total knee arthroplasty.
Extended-length tibial tray in total ankle arthroplasty reduced heterotopic ossification, maintained functional outcomes, and improved patient satisfaction versus standard design.
Static pronation (FPI-6) showed poor concordance with structural flatfoot or dynamic loading patterns, supporting multidimensional assessment for clinical evaluation.
Nonoperative treatment of intra-articular calcaneus fractures associated with lower long-term adverse events than operative management in large database analysis.
WBCT reveals that valgus heel offset occurs in 55% of Müller-Weiss disease feet, contradicting traditional assumption of universal varus; talar configuration predicts alignment.
A peppering-injection feasibility trial for plantar heel pain was successfully conducted; early signals suggest saline may perform comparably to corticosteroid, supporting a mechanical rather than pharmacologic mechanism.
Calcaneal malunion occurred in 33% after minimally invasive sinus tarsi repair; initial Böhler angle, delayed surgery, and Sanders type predict poor outcomes.
Etiology, Epidemiology, and Pathogenesis of Müller-Weiss Disease-the Spanish Experience.
Müller-Weiss disease arises from navicular dysplasia causing lateral talar shift and paradoxical flatfoot, and accurate diagnosis is essential since misclassification distorts epidemiology and treatment outcomes.
Revision of Recurrent Hallux Valgus.
Hallux valgus recurrence occurs in up to 64.7% after surgery; arthrodesis of tarsometatarsal or metatarsophalangeal joint recommended for severe recurrent deformities.
Comparative Studies of Bone Graft and Orthobiologics for Foot Ankle Arthrodesis: A Critical Review.
Bone grafts and orthobiologic agents show variable efficacy for ankle/hindfoot arthrodesis; limited comparative evidence exists to guide material selection.
Outcomes of Total Ankle Replacement with Preoperative Varus Deformity.
Total ankle replacement with severe varus deformity achieves good outcomes when corrective procedures applied, though complications increase with deformity severity.
Diagnosing and Managing Infection in Total Ankle Replacement.
Early TAR infections respond to debridement with polyethylene exchange; late infections require implant removal and two-stage revision with antibiotic spacer.
Cavovarus foot describes three-dimensional deformity; classification by affected tripod leg (hindfoot, forefoot, first metatarsal) guides surgical planning.
Recognition of Failure Modes of Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: Revision and Salvage Options.
Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction failures require identifying cavovarus deformity and hypermobility; revision with suture-tape augmentation or allograft addresses recurrence.
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