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Aug 3–9, 2026 · 4 new studies, 1 review · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks

The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Aug 3–9, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.

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New research

  1. Preoperative predictors of patient-reported outcomes after joint-preserving forefoot surgery for rheumatoid arthritis : a case series.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Aug 01 2026 · PubMed

    In 101 rheumatoid forefoot surgeries, higher preoperative SAFE-Q scores and younger age predicted better postoperative outcomes, aiding preoperative counselling despite limited predictive accuracy.

  2. Minimal Clinically Important Difference for the FAAM-ADL Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Initial Estimates and Predictors of Achievement.

    Foot & Ankle International · Jul 28 2026 · PubMed

    In 164 primary total ankle arthroplasties, FAAM-ADL MCID thresholds ranged from 12.5 to 32.3 points depending on method, with lower baseline function predicting MCID achievement.

  3. Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy in Cerebral Palsy: Does Age at Intervention Influence Outcomes?

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · Jul 22 2026 · PubMed

    In 102 cerebral palsy patients undergoing calcaneal lengthening osteotomy, age at surgery (≤8 vs >8 years) did not affect long-term radiographic correction, revision rates, or persistent pain, suggesting timing flexibility.

  4. Preoperative predictors of arthroscopically confirmed lateral ankle micro-instability and two-year outcomes after arthroscopic repair of the ATFL superior fascicle.

    Foot and Ankle Surgery · Jul 15 2026 · PubMed

    Combining anterior talar translation and joint position sense testing accurately predicts arthroscopically-confirmed lateral ankle microinstability, and arthroscopic ATFL superior fascicle repair improved stability, proprioception, and function at 2 years.

Recent reviews

  1. Orthotic Devices for the Foot and Ankle.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Aug 15 2024 · PubMed

    This review categorizes foot and ankle orthotic devices and gives practical recommendations for managing flatfoot, cavovarus foot, and ankle instability despite limited high-quality evidence supporting their use.

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