Jul 13–19, 2026 · 10 new studies, 4 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks
The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 13–19, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Predictors of Revision Surgery to Promote Bone Healing After Surgical Fixation of Pilon Fractures.
Fracture-related infection is the strongest predictor of revision surgery for bone healing after pilon fracture fixation; medial column fixation reduces revision risk.
Distal Oblique Osteotomy vs Arthrodesis for Advanced Hallux Rigidus: A Matched Cohort Study.
Distal oblique osteotomy for advanced hallux rigidus preserves motion with comparable satisfaction and pain relief to arthrodesis while demonstrating lower complication rates.
Two-stage Ilizarov application reduces wound complications and revisions particularly in Charcot arthropathy without increasing hospital stay or costs.
A Modified Ponseti Method for Skeletally Mature Complex Foot Deformities.
Modified Ponseti method using serial casting for skeletally mature complex foot deformities achieved plantigrade feet in 89% with reduced need for major reconstructive surgery.
Double-pin versus single-pin calcaneocuboid joint fixation during calcaneal lengthening for pediatric flatfoot showed better maintenance of calcaneal pitch at 2 years but similar subluxation prevention.
Foot Shape Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum Are Associated With Patient Pain and Function.
Foot shape expands during pregnancy with increased width, length, and dorsum height; greater morphological changes associate with clinically important increases in pain and functional decline.
Postoperative CT detected syndesmotic malreduction in 52% of ankles despite acceptable radiographs; malreduction severity correlated with inferior 24-month functional outcomes.
Five-year major amputation rate after total ankle arthroplasty is 0.60% overall but 0.98% in diabetic patients, significantly higher than non-diabetic patients.
Monosodium urate crystal deposition significantly impairs microfracture outcomes in osteochondral lesions; uric acid elevation is an independent adverse prognostic factor.
Impact of Diagnosed Mental Health Disorders on Postoperative Outcomes After Achilles Tendon Repair.
Diagnosed mental health disorders are associated with significantly higher short- and long-term adverse outcomes after Achilles tendon repair, including increased infection and ankle osteoarthritis.
Eponyms for the Description and Classification of Calcaneus Fractures.
Historical eponyms describing and classifying calcaneal fractures reflect contributions of orthopaedic surgeons whose names remain in modern clinical use and terminology.
Metal artifact reduction MRI techniques accurately identify total ankle arthroplasty complications including osteolysis, infection, fractures, and soft-tissue injuries when radiography is inconclusive.
Role of Robotic Gait Simulators in Elucidating Foot and Ankle Pathomechanics.
Robotic gait simulators advance understanding of foot and ankle pathomechanics, bone kinematics, muscle/ligament function, and implant performance in controlled cadaveric studies.
Total ankle arthroplasty alters gait mechanics and provides pain relief as an alternative to fusion for ankle arthritis management.
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