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Jul 6–12, 2026 · 3 new studies, 2 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks

The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 6–12, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.

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New research

Predictors of Limited Weight-Bearing Dorsiflexion Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty.
Foot & Ankle International · Sep 2026 · PubMed
Preoperative clinical dorsiflexion is the only independent predictor of postoperative dorsiflexion after total ankle arthroplasty; patient counseling should address realistic motion expectations.
The Incidence of Subtalar Facet Penetration and Its Impact on Clinical and Radiographic Outcome in Lateral Lengthening Calcaneal Osteotomies.
Foot & Ankle International · Aug 2026 · PubMed
Subtalar facet penetration occurs in 35% of lateral lengthening calcaneal osteotomies but does not affect clinical or radiographic outcomes at 5-year follow-up.
Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes at a Mean of 7 Years Following Primary Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Younger and Older Patients.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Jun 18 2026 · PubMed
Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty shows favorable midterm outcomes in younger patients comparable to older patients, suggesting broader candidacy across age ranges.

Personalized Resurfacing for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus.
Foot & Ankle Clinics · Jun 2024 · PubMed
Customized patient-specific metal inlays offer a joint-preserving bridge treatment for osteochondral talus lesions with more predictable results than prefabricated implants.
Sprain of the Medial Ankle Ligament Complex.
Foot & Ankle Clinics · Jun 2023 · PubMed
Medial ankle ligament complex sprains are common following ankle injuries, often with concomitant osteochondral or syndesmotic lesions, managed by clinical assessment and MRI imaging.