Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026 · 5 new studies, 5 reviews · Foot & Ankle archive · All weeks
The new Foot & Ankle research The Reduction sent the week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In 103 patients followed 10+ years after marrow stimulation for talar osteochondral lesions, outcomes worsened with age over 45, symptoms lasting over 25.5 months, and marrow edema deeper than 10.5 mm.
Combined total ankle arthroplasty with custom 3D-printed total talus replacement offered a viable motion-preserving salvage option for failed TAA or talar AVN, with a 33% complication rate but rapid functional recovery.
Three-Dimensional Osseous Alignment and Morphology Patterns of Ankle and Hindfoot Osteoarthritis.
Using weightbearing CT shape modeling of 196 feet, ankle and hindfoot osteoarthritis patterns tracked alignment (tibiotalar with cavus, subtalar with neutral), supporting evaluation of the foot and ankle as an integrated system.
In this RCT, PRP injections outperformed corticosteroid injections for Morton neuroma, giving better pain/function scores and smaller neuroma size at 12 months, though results need larger confirmatory trials.
Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty to a transfibular trabecular metal prosthesis.
In 11 failed total ankle arthroplasties revised to a transfibular trabecular metal prosthesis, pain improved significantly at 2+ years with one revision and four reoperations, suggesting an option for patients avoiding fusion or amputation.
This scoping review of 34 studies found none defined objective outcome criteria for clearing athletes to return to sport after Achilles repair; measures mostly targeted early rehab, so standardized criteria are needed.
Advances in foot and ankle surgery : a review of recent innovations.
Review of the past five years' foot and ankle surgery advances: ankle arthroplasty, osteomyelitis and diabetic foot, sports injuries, minimally invasive surgery, and orthobiologics, with suggestions for future development.
Current Concepts in Orthobiologics for Achilles Tendon Injuries: A Critical Analysis Review.
This critical review finds PRP and hyaluronic acid are low-risk options for Achilles tendinopathy with mixed, lower-quality evidence, while other biologics and exosomes lack high-level evidence and need standardized study protocols.
Reviews hallux rigidus classification systems (Coughlin and Shurnas, Hattrup and Johnson, Regnauld, Roukis) and imaging options from plain films to weightbearing CT, MRI, and ultrasound, to guide severity grading and treatment decisions.
Ankle fractures in the elderly: Current concepts.
Review of contemporary management of ankle fractures in elderly patients, where osteoporosis and comorbidities complicate care; improved surgical techniques and multidisciplinary perioperative care now appear to favor operative treatment, tailored to each patient.
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