Jul 20–26, 2026 · 8 new studies, 4 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks
The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 20–26, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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A radiographic/CT study found that lateral wedge osteotomy at the first metatarsal base in modified Lapidus procedures resects substantially more peroneus longus insertion than osteotomy at the medial cuneiform, potentially affecting first-ray stability.
Incidence and Associated Factors of 2-Legged Nitinol Staple Breakage in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Nitinol staple breakage rate was 4.0% overall, with higher rates in calcaneocuboid and talonavicular joints; hybrid fixation reduced breakage in high-demand hindfoot joints.
STAC3D Against the Odds: Characterizing the Musculoskeletal Phenotype of STAC3 Gene Disorder.
STAC3 Disorder causes widespread musculoskeletal problems including scoliosis (83%), contractures (61%), and congenital foot deformities (61%), requiring early diagnosis and expectation management.
Both research dissemination and tailored de-implementation strategies substantially reduce unnecessary follow-up radiographs in distal radius and malleolar fractures.
Complications After Minimally Invasive vs Open Calcaneal Osteotomy: A Retrospective Study.
Open and minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy have similar outcomes for correction and major complications; MIS showed trend toward fewer minor wound complications.
A prospective study of patient-specific talar resurfacing implants for osteochondral talar lesions showed sustained pain and functional improvement with high return-to-sport rates at 24 months.
A 10-year follow-up RCT compares primary arthrodesis versus temporary bridge plating for unstable Lisfranc injuries (detailed findings not available in abstract).
Radiographic joint widening >0.53 cm under 25 N traction at 0° dorsiflexion identified complete plantar plate tears with 92% sensitivity and 86% specificity in cadaveric testing.
Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Pathogenesis of the Lesser Toes Deformities.
Lesser toe deformities result from extensor-flexor muscle imbalance affecting metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints; understanding anatomy and biomechanics guides correct diagnosis and treatment.
Acute Lisfranc injury management.
This review proposes a stability-based classification for acute Lisfranc injuries, advocating nonoperative care for stable injuries and surgical fixation (often bridge plating) for displaced ones, with primary arthrodesis reserved for select cases.
Diagnosis and Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infections After Total Ankle Arthroplasty.
A review outlining risk factors, diagnostic workup, and staged surgical management (debridement, two-stage revision, arthrodesis, amputation) for periprosthetic joint infection after total ankle arthroplasty.
Three-dimensional planning and patient-specific instruments improve technical precision for supramalleolar osteotomy correction of ankle varus in cavovarus foot deformity.
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