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Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that involves injecting an irritant solution into ligament and tendon attachments to induce a localized inflammatory response and promote the regeneration of connective tissue. This...
In the field of orthopedics, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rare but serious condition that can be life-threatening once it occurs. DVT is most commonly reported after hip and...
Purpose: Ankle fractures are common in the orthopedic field. Lateral malleolar fractures are often treated with lag screws and locking plates. Cortical screws are typically used as lag screws to...
Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity is a progressive, debilitating condition characterized by three-dimensional deformities, including hindfoot valgus, forefoot abduction, forefoot or midfoot varus, peritalar subluxation, and ankle instability. A consensus group recently...
Purpose: This study examined the differences in pathogen survival between single and revision amputations in diabetic foot infections.
Current research lacks data on the postoperative pathogen profiles, particularly in cases involving...
Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is a limb salvage procedure for severe hindfoot disease and ankle deformity. Previous studies have reported several procedures, but controversy remains regarding its standard procedure. Talar body...
Purpose: Forefoot ulcers have been implicated as a causative factor in diabetic foot amputation. The treatment of a bunionette deformity with an ulcer is not well established. This study examined...
This case report details a rare presentation of multifocal osteomyelitis with bilateral femoral pathologic fractures caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae sepsis in a 54-year-old female patient. In the initial evaluation, the...
Since the mid-2010s, the use of Shannon burrs for osteotomies and other bony procedures has facilitated the widespread adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in forefoot surgeries, particularly for conditions...