Aug 17–23, 2026 · 4 new studies, 3 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks
The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Aug 17–23, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Minimally Invasive vs Open Lapidus Bunionectomy: 1-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes.
In 140 patients, MIS and open Lapidus bunionectomy produced similar 1-year PROMIS outcomes despite slight differences in radiographic correction, suggesting either approach yields comparable patient-reported results.
This study introduces the articular dislocation angle (ADA) to quantify first MTP joint subluxation in hallux valgus, showing it contributes increasingly to deformity severity and refining the HVA = DMAA + DASA + ADA relationship to guide surgical planning.
In 60 anterior ankle arthroscopies, disposable needle arthroscopy was faster (shorter OR turnover and procedure times) than standard arthroscopy with no significant difference in total cost.
The Effect of Flexible Suture Button Fixation on the Reduction of the Syndesmosis: A Cadaver Study.
In a cadaver study, suture button fixation improved malreduced syndesmoses by about 3 mm translation and 10° rotation regardless of quadricortical versus tricortical placement, suggesting drill hole size drives correction rather than button position.
Posttraumatic Pathologies of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
This review addresses posttraumatic injuries of the first metatarsophalangeal joint—such as turf toe and sesamoid fractures—and outlines conservative versus surgical management approaches.
Evidence favors continuing DMARDs perioperatively in RA/SLE foot and ankle surgery patients, while biologics should be held per dosing interval and restarted ~2 weeks post-op once wounds are healing, with usual (not stress-dose) glucocorticoids given.
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair and Reconstruction.
This review covers current evidence on distal biceps tendon repair/reconstruction, including diagnosis, surgical indications, anatomy, fixation techniques, rehabilitation, and management of chronic tears.
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