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J Orthop Trauma 2019 Mar;33(3):e93-e99

Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN.

Objective: This retrospective study aimed at identifying opiate prescribing practices, the number of morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) prescribed by orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic providers in patients with operatively treated isolated lower extremity fractures, and provide opiate prescribing recommendations.

Methods: Patients older than 18 years with isolated lower extremity (unicondylar, bicondylar, tibial shaft, pilon, and ankle) fractures between 2005 and 2016 were identified. Prescribing information was obtained from the State Controlled Substance Monitoring Database. Read More

Eur J Radiol 2019 Mar 9;112:52-58. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, YUHS-KRIBB Medical Convergence Research Institute, and Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Objectives: To investigate the feasibility of three-dimensional fast spin echo (3D-FSE) imaging with compressed sensing (CS) and parallel imaging (PI) compared to 3D-FSE imaging with only PI in evaluating ankle joint pathologies.

Materials And Methods: Twenty consecutive patients underwent ankle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including acquisition of image sets of 2D-FSE sequences, and 3D-FSE sequences without and with CS, between June 2016 and November 2017. Three MR image sets were independently rated by two radiologists for the presence/absence of ankle pathology. Read More

Med Sci Monit 2019 Feb 18;25:1314-1322. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

Department of Orthopaedics, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China (mainland).

BACKGROUND Ankle sprains with distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries (DTSIs) require anatomic reduction and fixation to restore the normal biomechanics of the ankle joint. In the last decade, dynamic fixation (DF) for DTSIs using a suture-button device has gained popularity because of its advantages over static fixation (SF). MATERIAL AND METHODS The present meta-analysis was conducted to compare clinical outcomes between DF and SF of DTSIs. Read More

Orthop Res Rev 2018 4;10:19-30. Epub 2018 Apr 4.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA,

In this review, we focus on the treatment of injuries to the foot and ankle in the adolescent athlete. While many injuries in the adolescent foot and ankle are similar to or overlap with their counterparts in the adult population, the anatomy of the adolescent ankle, especially the presence of growth plates, results in different injury patterns in many cases and calls for specific management approaches. We discuss the unique anatomy of the pediatric patient as well as the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of common injuries in the young athlete. Read More

Injury 2019 Feb 8. Epub 2019 Feb 8.

Department for Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.

Introduction: "Blobbing" is a modern outdoor activity where a participant sits on the end of a partially inflated air bag ("blobber") and is launched into the water when another participant jumps onto the air bag from a platform on the opposite side ("jumper"). This is the first study to evaluate the injury patterns associated with blobbing.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective data analysis was conducted based on 86 patients who sustained blobbing injuries between January 2011 and December 2016. Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2019 Feb 17:1071100719830999. Epub 2019 Feb 17.

2 Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Background:: To date, there have been no studies describing the characteristics of posteromedial fragment in the posterior malleolus fracture. The aim was to investigate the variability of posteromedial fracture fragments to enable better surgical planning.

Methods:: All Mason and Molloy type 2B fractures, defined as fracture of both the posterolateral and the posteromedial fragments of the posterior malleolus, from our database were identified to analyze the preoperative computed tomography scan. Read More

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019 Feb 15. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

Trauma unit, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Background: There is no consensus about the optimal treatment of anterior inferior ligament avulsion fractures of the ankle. The aim of this study is to provide insights regarding the incidence of anterior inferior ligament avulsion fractures, the association with fracture type, and correlation with treatment.

Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis in a level-1 trauma center of adult patients with an ankle fracture operated between the dates 01-01-2009 and 01-09-2017 who had a pre- and postoperative CT-scan. Read More

Skeletal Radiol 2019 Feb 15. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, 408 Dickinson Street, San Diego, 92103, CA, USA.

This article will review the anatomy and common pathologies affecting the peroneus longus muscle and tendon. The anatomy of the peroneus longus is complex and its long course can result in symptomatology referable to the lower leg, ankle, hindfoot, and plantar foot. Proximally, the peroneus longus muscle lies within the lateral compartment of the lower leg with its distal myotendinous junction arising just above the level of the ankle. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2019 Feb 13. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey.

Distal tibia and fibula fractures are challenging injuries to treat as evidenced by the high rates of wound complications because of vulnerable soft tissue coverage. The aim of this study was to examine the effect on soft tissue complications of the pie-crusting technique when applied between 2 incisions in distal tibia and fibula fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation. We reviewed 34 patients with distal tibia and fibula fractures treated between September 2014 and March 2017. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 Feb;98(7):e14497

Department of Orthopedic Traumatology.

Background: The term "floating" is used in orthopedic literature to describe certain patterns of skeletal injuries that share one common character which is disruption and discontinuity of bones above and below a joint. The first time used in orthopedic literature being in late 1970 to describe a type of elbow injury. Later the word was used increasingly and applied to a variety of injuries affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, forearm, hand, and ankle. Read More

Prosthet Orthot Int 2019 Feb 14:309364619826386. Epub 2019 Feb 14.

1 Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, USA.

Background:: Individuals with severe lower extremity injuries often require ankle-foot orthoses to return to normal activities. Ankle-foot orthoses alignment is a key consideration during the clinical fitting process and may be particularly important during dynamic activities such as running.

Objective:: To investigate how 3° changes in sagittal plane ankle-foot orthoses alignment affect running mechanics. Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2019 Feb 14:1071100719829720. Epub 2019 Feb 14.

1 Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

Background:: The diagnosis of subtle injuries to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis remains elusive. Conventional radiographs miss a large subset of injuries that present without frank diastasis. This study evaluated the impact of torque application on the assessment of syndesmotic injuries when using weightbearing computed tomography (CT) scans. Read More

Int J Exerc Sci 2019 1;12(1):24-33. Epub 2019 Jan 1.

Department of Athletic Training, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD, USA.

Ankle and knee injuries are two of the most common injuries. It has been shown that ankle sprains can lead to chronic ankle instability thereby affecting the function of the ankle. Since the lower extremity is a kinetic chain anything that affects the ankle is thought to affect the knee and hip as well. Read More

Int J Exerc Sci 2019 1;12(1):15-23. Epub 2019 Jan 1.

School of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, CANADA.

Ankle braces have been hypothesized to prevent ankle injuries by restricting range of motion (ROM) and improving proprioception at the ankle. As such, ankle braces are commonly worn by physically active individuals to prevent ankle injuries. Despite their widespread use, the effects that ankle braces have on athletic performance measures, such as vertical jumping, remains unclear. Read More

BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019 Feb 13;20(1):75. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.

Background: Up to 40% of individuals who sprain their ankle develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). One treatment option for this debilitating condition is joint mobilisation. There is preliminary evidence that Mulligan's Mobilisation With Movement (MWM) is effective for treating patients with CAI, but the mechanisms by which it works are unclear, with Mulligan suggesting a repositioning of the fibula. Read More

Sportverletz Sportschaden 2019 Feb 13. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

Berner Fachhochschule Departement Gesundheit, Bern, Schweiz.

Background:  Rapid changes in direction, acceleration, deceleration and deception manoeuvres with rotational movements increase the risk of injuries in floorball players. Up to date, there are no data or facts available from Swiss Floorball League players demonstrating the types of injuries that occur. This study aimed to find out which injuries occur in Swiss National League A floorball players. Read More

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019 Feb 13:1-26. Epub 2019 Feb 13.

Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Background: Severe ankle and foot injuries in the U.S. military can result in high-level functional limitation, lost duty days and medical discharge. Read More

J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2019 Feb 12. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

Department of Orthopaedics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA -

Background: Over the past decade, interest in high intensity interval training (HIIT) has increased considerably. The objective of this study was to determine injury incidence coinciding with increased popularity of HIIT and identify ways physicians can advise patients prior to participation.

Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried from 2007 through 2016 to estimate injury incidence related to exercises such as burpees, push-ups, and lunges and exercise equipment such as barbells, kettle bells, and boxes, which are representative of HIIT exercise programs. Read More

J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2019 Feb 12. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

Department of Physical Therapy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.

Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common disease following ankle sprain and appears balance and gait problems, pain, and fatigue. This study aimed to examine the effect of therapeutic exercise performed on sea sand on pain, fatigue, and balance ability in patients with CAI.

Methods: This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2019 Feb 12:1-28. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

1 Department of Physical Therapy, Franklin Pierce University Goodyear, AZ.

Context:: Limited ankle dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion (ROM) has been correlated with decreased flexibility of the gastrocnemius/soleus (GS) complex. Decreased ankle DF ROM can lead to an increase in lower extremity injuries, e.g. Read More

Sports Med 2019 Feb 11. Epub 2019 Feb 11.

Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Human Physiology Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to identify prospective studies that used a criteria-based return to sport (RTS) decision-making process for patients with lateral ankle sprain (LAS) injury.

Design: Systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Data Sources: The PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, PEDro, Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus (EBSCO), ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases were searched to 23 November 2018. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2019 Feb 8. Epub 2019 Feb 8.

Surgeon, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.

Avulsion fractures of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity are rare injuries, and little is known about the underlying factors, outcomes, and prognosis. Furthermore, classifications described previously focus on fracture morphology, with uncertain clinical utility. We present the results of a retrospective study of 21 patients treated for this pathology from January 2002 to December 2015. Read More

Chin J Traumatol 2019 Jan 9. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, United Family Hospital, Beijing 100015, China. Electronic address:

Bosworth ankle fracture-dislocation is rare, known to be an irreducible type of ankle injury, with a high incidence of complication. We present two cases of even rarer variants of Bosworth ankle fracture-dislocation. The first case is a type of supination external rotation adduction, and the second case is a type of supination external rotation adduction. Read More

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2019 Jan;25(1):75-79

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İstanbul Bilim University Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul-Turkey.

Background: Lateral malleolar fractures associated with syndesmotic injuries are common. Various surgical implants may be used for the management of syndesmosis injury. One of these is ANK nail. Read More

Skeletal Radiol 2019 Feb 11. Epub 2019 Feb 11.

Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.

Objective: Accurate identification of distal tibio-fibular syndesmotic injuries is essential to limit potential deleterious post-traumatic effects. To date, conventional radiographs, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have shown limited utilization. This cadaver study evaluates the utility of weight-bearing CT scans on the assessment of incomplete and more complete syndesmotic injuries. Read More

NASN Sch Nurse 2019 Feb 9:1942602X18819223. Epub 2019 Feb 9.

Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine.

Illness and injury associated with sport and physical activities may occur in the school setting. Although most sport-related illness and injury in students are considered minor emergencies, life- and limb-threatening illnesses or injuries may occur, such as sudden cardiac arrest, heat stroke, status asthmaticus, catastrophic brain or cervical spine injuries, hypoglycemia, blunt chest/abdominal injuries, or extremity fractures requiring surgery. It is important for the school nurse to recognize potential life- and limb-threatening emergencies associated with sport and physical activity, to initiate stabilization of the student with life- and limb-threatening symptoms, and to triage these students to an appropriate level of care (back to the classroom, home with their guardian with follow up at their primary healthcare provider's office, or directly to the closest emergency department via emergency medical services). Read More

J Orthop Case Rep 2018 Sep-Oct;8(5):7-10

Department of Orthopedics, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Introduction: The Tillaux fracture is a rare subtype of tibial physeal fracture that usually occurs in adolescents. There are only a few case series or reports published in the literature and, to our knowledge, this is the first time, a painful nonunion is reported after this type of fracture.

Case Report: A 13-year-old athlete presented to our orthopedic department because of persistent pain after an acute ankle injury 2months before. Read More

Phys Sportsmed 2019 Feb 11. Epub 2019 Feb 11.

a Department of Exercise & Sport Science , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.

Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is the most common lower extremity musculoskeletal injury sustained during daily life and sport. The cascade of events that starts with ligamentous trauma leads to clinical manifestations such as recurrent sprains and giving way episodes, hallmark characteristics of chronic ankle instability (CAI). The sequelae of lateral ankle sprains and CAI appear to contribute to aberrant biomechanics. Read More

Hum Mov Sci 2019 Feb 6;64:164-170. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR, United States.

Older runners are at greater risk of certain running-related injuries. Previous work demonstrated that aging influences running biomechanics, and suggest a compensatory relation between changes in the proximal and distal joints. Previous comparisons of interjoint coordination strategies between young and older runners could potentially have missed relevant differences by averaging coordination measures across time. Read More

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019 Feb 7. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of cadaveric ankle arthroscopy courses in reducing iatrogenic injuries.

Methods: A total of 60 novice surgeons enrolled in a basic cadaveric ankle arthroscopy course were divided into two groups. Group A (n = 32) was lectured on portal placement and use of the arthroscope, whereas group B (n = 28) was in addition lectured on specific portal-related complications. Read More

Nutr Health 2019 Feb 6:260106019826422. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

1 Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Medical School, UK.

Background:: Several studies have revealed a substantial increase in the incidence of fractures in children in the past few decades.

Aim:: To assess the strength of the association between suggested risk factors and fracture prevalence in children.

Method:: A cross sectional observational study. Read More

Hum Mov Sci 2019 Feb 2;64:133-141. Epub 2019 Feb 2.

Neuromechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, PO Box 6186, Mississippi State, MS, USA.

While neuromuscular control deficits during inversion perturbations in chronic ankle instability (CAI) cohorts are well documented in the literature, anticipatory motor control strategies to inversion perturbations in CAI are largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine neuromuscular control and ankle kinematics in individuals with CAI (n = 15) and matched controls (n = 15) during unexpected and expected single leg drop-landings onto a tilted surface rotated 20° in the frontal plane. Muscle activity from 200 ms pre- to post-landing was recorded from the tibialis anterior (TA), medial gastrocnemius (MG), peroneus longus (PL) and peroneus brevis (PB). Read More

SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2019 16;7:2050313X18823328. Epub 2019 Jan 16.

Department of Sports Medicine, Dr. Ersin Arslan Education and Research Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey.

Residual foreign bodies are usually observed inside the body after foreign body penetration injuries. However, foreign bodies inside or near the joints are rarely encountered. In the case study included in this report, the case of a foreign body in the posterior ankle region of a 10-year-old child is presented, along with a new study highlighting the technique of its excision with hindfoot endoscopy. Read More

J Athl Train 2018 Nov;53(11):1037-1048

Injury Prevention Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Context: The advent of Web-based sports injury surveillance via programs such as the High School Reporting Information Online system and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program has aided the acquisition of girls' and women's basketball injury data.

Objective: To describe the epidemiology of injuries sustained in high school girls' basketball in the 2005-2006 through 2013-2014 academic years and collegiate women's basketball in the 2004-2005 through 2013-2014 academic years using Web-based sports injury surveillance.

Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Read More

J Athl Train 2018 Nov;53(11):1025-1036

Injury Prevention Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Context: The advent of Web-based sports injury surveillance via programs such as the High School Reporting Information Online system and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program has aided the acquisition of boys' and men's basketball injury data.

Objective: To describe the epidemiology of injuries sustained in high school boys' basketball in the 2005-2006 through 2013-2014 academic years and collegiate men's basketball in the 2004-2005 through 2013-2014 academic years using Web-based sports injury surveillance.

Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Read More

Acta Biomed 2018 Nov 9;90(1-S):141-145. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Unit of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Prof Nobili" Private Hospital, Castiglione dei Pepoli, Bologna, Italy.

Background And Aim Of The Work: in this study we report our 7-years experience (from January 2011 to December 2017) of 35 patients with chronic lateral ankle instability treated with the Hemi-Castaing reconstruction procedure, all performed in our clinic.

Methods: thirty-five patients (F12-M23; median age around 31 yrs, range 18-52 yrs). All patients used to practice amateur sports at competitive level. Read More

J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019 Jan-Feb;10(1):173-177. Epub 2017 Aug 24.

University of Maryland, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland Medical System, 22 S. Greene St, Baltimore, MD, 21201 United States.

Background: Unstable ankle syndesmosis injuries are common, and the optimal surgical fixation is controversial. The two main options for stabilization of syndesmotic injuries are suture button fixation and screw fixation. Suture button fixation has a higher initial cost, but may have a lower hardware removal rate. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2019 Feb;98(5):e14311

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Cheonan, 31, Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongam-gu, Cheonan, Korea.

Rationale: Stress fractures are most commonly sustained in the lower extremities owing to the repetitive weight-bearing forces. They are overuse injuries that are seen often in athletes, but rare in the general population, so early diagnosis and proper treatment are important to enable athletes to return to activity. This is a rare example of successful treatment of a medial malleolar stress fracture with lateral ankle instability. Read More

Am J Sports Med 2019 Jan 30:363546518820529. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Saint Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, Australia.

Background:: "Ankle sprain" is a common injury, and >20% of patients may develop chronic instability for which surgery is indicated. The modified Broström-Gould (MBG) procedure remains the gold standard; however, there are a number of relative contraindications to this procedure, and the longer-term outcomes after the MBG have been questioned. An alternative procedure is augmentation of a primary repair with a ligament augmentation reconstruction system (LARS). Read More

J Bodyw Mov Ther 2019 Jan 24;23(1):74-81. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

College of Human & Health Sciences, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK. Electronic address:

Background: Myofascial release (MFR) is used to restore tissue extensibility of the fascia tissue and is considered to be useful in a number of clinical settings such as low back pain, ankle injuries, fibromyalgia, and headaches. There is, however, despite the popularity of MFR in manual therapy, little consensus on whether it leads to biomechanical, systemic or interoceptive outcomes.

Aims: This study aimed to explore the immediate biomechanical (increased elasticity for increased range of motion), systemic (local vs. Read More

J Physiol 2019 Jan 28. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Department of Physical Therapy, The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, 10314.

Key Points: Spasticity is a disorder of muscle tone that is associated with lesions of the motor system. This condition involves an overactive spinal reflex loop that resists passive lengthening of muscles. Previously, we established that application of anodal trans-spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) for short periods of time to anaesthetized mice sustaining a spinal cord injury leads to an instantaneous reduction of spasticity. Read More

Foot Ankle Int 2019 Jan 28:1071100718820696. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

4 Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hospitalet de Llobregat, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Background:: Percutaneous surgery is experiencing sustained growth based on third-generation techniques. This cadaveric study was designed with the main goal of exploring the risk of iatrogenic tendon and neurovascular lesions and defining the safe zones in a percutaneous, intra-articular, chevron osteotomy (PeICO) procedure, as well as assessing the accuracy of the osteotomy itself.

Methods:: Eight feet from below-knee fresh-frozen specimens were selected. Read More

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2018 27;4(1):e000468. Epub 2018 Dec 27.

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, Brazil.

Introduction: Basketball is a contact sport with complex movements that include jumps, turns and changes in direction, which cause frequent musculoskeletal injuries in all regions of the body.

Objective: This is an integrative systematic review of the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries in basketball.

Methods: This is an integrative review based on the following sources of information: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, BBO-Biblioteca Brasileira de Odontologia, IBECS-Índice Bibliográfico Espanhol em Ciências da Saúde, nursing journals, dental journals and core clinical journals in the last 10 years with studies addressing the general epidemiology of sports injuries in basketball. Read More

Foot Ankle Surg 2018 Nov 10. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom.

Background: Traditional fracture clinics are some of the busiest clinics in a hospital, often with significant patient waiting times and delays. The use of virtual fracture clinic (VFC) for the management of certain injuries to reduce the workload on the traditional fracture clinic, in addition to reducing costs is growing in popularity. The tendoachilles is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the body but despite this, management remains a keenly debated topic. Read More

J Foot Ankle Surg 2019 Jan 23. Epub 2019 Jan 23.

Current Chief of Surgery and Clinical Director, Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

Achilles tendon ruptures can be counted as the most common traumatic ankle injuries. As such, there is a comparatively large set of treatment options including surgical and nonsurgical approaches. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate a new technique for a specific subgroup of Achilles tendon ruptures that present with a large tendinous gap. Read More

Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 2019 Jan;35(1):62-64

Department of Burns and Cutaneous Surgery, Burn Center of PLA, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.

To observe the effects of the method of combining free superficial temporal fascia flaps with skin grafts in repairing deep wounds in posterior ankle region of extensively burned patients. From September 2013 to February 2017, 11 extensively burned patients with deep tissue defects in posterior ankle region were treated in our unit. Two patients had tissue defects in bilateral posterior ankle regions. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2019 Jan 24:1-45. Epub 2019 Jan 24.

1 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Kinesiology - Integrative Health Care and Performance Unit.

Context:: The use of active video games (AVG) as a treatment modality in the rehabilitation context is increasing. Little is known about the functional outcomes and psychological benefits of such rehabilitation in collegiate athletes with lateral ankle sprains.

Objective:: To examine functional outcomes and psychological benefits of AVG aided rehabilitation program for lateral ankle sprains. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2019 Jan 24:1-20. Epub 2019 Jan 24.

4 Athletic Trainer, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR.

Context:: Preseason functional performance test (FPT) measures have been associated with non-contact time-loss injury in some athletic populations. However, findings have been equivocal with many studies consisting of heterogeneous populations.

Objective:: To determine if preseason standing long jump (SLJ) and/or single-leg hop (SLH) test scores are associated with a non-contact time-loss injury to the lower quadrant (LQ = low back or lower extremities) in female Division III (D III) collegiate volleyball players. Read More

Foot Ankle Spec 2019 Jan 22:1938640018823067. Epub 2019 Jan 22.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

We sought to determine whether significantly displaced Lisfranc injuries had a higher rate of loss of reduction after fixation compared to those with low displacement. Forty-five patients who had fixation of an acute Lisfranc injury from 2005 to 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent subsequent hardware removal at 3 to 15 months after their index procedure. Read More