Scientific Literature Reviews Archives

2021

June 2021

• Three Dimension Printing Talar Prostheses for Total Replacement in Talar Necrosis and Collapse
  Reviewed By: Qanita Ali, DPM
  
  Low Adherence to Recommended Guidelines for Open Fracture Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  Reviewed By: Rebecca R. Calder, DPM
  
  Application of a Customized Total Talar Prosthesis for Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Joshua Carroll, DPM
  
  Evaluation of the Effects of Using 3d-Patient Specific Models of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures in Surgery
  Reviewed By: Daniele Cole, DPM
  
  Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Non-Weight-Bearing Foot Radiographs Compared with CT in Lisfranc Injuries
  Reviewed By: Douglas J. Cooper, DPM
  
  The Effect of Kiwifruit Therapeutics in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer

  Reviewed By: Joseph S. Coppola, DPM

  Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Large and Small Native Joint Septic Arthritis in Adults
  Reviewed By: M. Jared Davis, DPM
  
  Tibialis Posterior (Tp) Tendon Transfer for Foot Drop: A Single Center Experience
  Reviewed By: Matthew D. Doxey, DPM
  
  Rivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization 
  Reviewed By: Kaitlin T. Flavin, DPM
  
  Evaluation of Revascularization Benefit Quartiles using the WIfI Classification System for Diabetic Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Michael V. Florie, DPM

  Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Are Clinical Outcomes Maintained 10 years later?
  Reviewed By: Stephen Jaderholm, DPM
  
  Identifying Common Peroneal Neuropathy before Foot Drop 
  Reviewed By: Anna Kakizaki, DPM 
  
  Internal Fixation of Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus Involving a Large Bone Fragment 
  Reviewed By: Karan Malani, DPM
  
  The Essential Local Muscle Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Ashley A. Mariano, DPM 
  
  Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systemic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials 
  Reviewed By: Larry E. Milton, DPM
  
  Closed Pantalar Dislocations: Characteristics, Treatment Approaches, and Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Marissa Mogavero, DPM
  
  A Novel Medial Malleolar Osteotomy Technique for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Kalli E. Mortenson, DPM
  
  Suture-Button Versus Screw Fixation in Adolescent Syndesmotic Injuries: Functional Outcomes and Maintenance of Reduction
  Reviewed By: Kari Phan, DPM
  
  Impact of Skin Suture Pattern on Incision Perfusion Using Intraoperative Laser Angiography: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Patients with Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Madison Ravine, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty at a Mean Follow-up of 7.6 Years A Prospective, 3-Dimensional Gait Analysis
  Reviewed By: Andrew Robitaille, DPM
  
  Outcomes with Cilostazol after Endovascular Therapy of Peripheral Artery Disease
  Reviewed By: Joslin L. Seidel, DPM

May 2021

• A False-Pouch Closure Technique with an Intact Superior Peroneal Retinaculum for Recurrent Dislocation of the Peroneal Tendon
  Reviewed By: Sriya Babu, DPM
  
  Medial and Lateral Combined Ligament Arthroscopic Repair for Multidirectional Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Joseph Cataldo, DPM  
  
  External Fixator Combined with Three Different Fixation Methods of Fibula for Treatment Of Extra-Articular Open Fractures of Distal Tibia and Fibula: A Retrospective Study
  Reviewed By: Peyman Danesh, DPM
  
  Outcomes of a Minimally Invasive Approach for Congenital Vertical Talus With a Comparison Between the Idiopathic and Syndromic Feet
  Reviewed By: Rachel Egdorf-Gerber, DPM
  
  Duration of Immobilization after Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair by Open Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Benjamin Kaplan, DPM
  
  Ankle Fracture Fixation with Use of WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia with No Tourniquet) Technique
  Reviewed By: Lauren N. Kerr, DPM
  
  Therapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Gout
  Reviewed By: Sang Hyub Kim, DPM, MPH
  
  Quantification of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Ponseti-managed Unilateral Clubfoot Patients During Early Childhood
  Reviewed By: Rahim R. Lakhani, DPM
  
  Application of Tele-Podiatry in Diabetic Foot Management: A Series of Illustrative Cases
  Reviewed By: Andrew Mermelstein, DPM
  
  The Role of Deltoid Repair and Arthroscopy in Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Jeffrey C. Paruszewski, DPM
  
  Calcaneal Sliding Osteotomy Versus Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy for Valgus Foot Deformity Correction in Children With Cerebral Palsy
  Reviewed By: Zab'di L. Sanchez Prada, DPM
  
  Conservative Treatment for Acute Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Gagandeep Sandhu, DPM
  
  Perineural Liposomal Bupivacaine Is Not Superior to Nonliposomal Bupivacaine for Peripheral Nerve Block Analgesia
  Reviewed By: Ashmi Shah, DPM
  
  Intramedullary Nailing as an Alternative to Plate Fixation in Patients with Distal Fibular Fracture
  Reviewed By: Shivang M. Shah, DPM
  
  Incidence and Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection Following Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Retrospective Study
  Reviewed By: Robert G. Stuke, DPM
  
  Risk of Nonunion with Nonselective NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors, and Opioids
  Reviewed By: Yen Tran, DPM
  
  Evaluation of Two Types of Intramedullary Jones Fracture Fixation in a Cyclic and Ultimate Load Model
  Reviewed By: Henry Turcios, DPM

April 2021

• Re-Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the 0.9 Ankle-Brachial Index Threshold in Penetrating Lower Extremity Trauma
  Reviewed By: Patrick M. Bik, DPM
  
  Surgical Diabetic Foot Infections: Is Osteomyelitis Associated with a Worse Prognosis?
  Review By: Sahab K. Danesh, DPM
  
  Is Definitive Plate Fixation Overlap with External Fixator Pin Sites A Risk Factor for Infection in Pilon Fractures?
  Reviewed By: Matthew J. Dougherty, DPM
  
  Analysis of Early Failure Rate and Its Risk Factor with 2157 Total Ankle Replacements
  Reviewed By: Cody T. Gaupel, DPM
  
  Prevalence of Foot Disorders According to Chronic Kidney Disease Stage
  Reviewed By: Brian T. Haven, DPM
  
  Wound Location is Independently Associated with Adverse Outcomes Following First-Time Revascularization for Tissue Loss
  Reviewed By: Katrin Heineman, DPM
  
  Day-of-Surgery Video Call and Phone Calls Increase Patient Satisfaction and Outpatient Surgery Experience
  Reviewed By: Bradley Jimerson, DPM
  
  Comparison of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Prescribed Vancomycin in Combination with Piperacillin-Tazobactam or Cefepime for Diabetic Foot Infections
  Reviewed By: Jennifer Levi, DPM
  
  Costs of Care for Low-Energy Extremity Gunshot Injuries are Reduced with Standardized Treatment
  Reviewed By: Sara Mateen, DPM
  
  Estimates of Direct and Indirect Costs of Ankle Fractures: A Prospective Analysis
  Reviewed By: Clair Cadena Miranda, DPM
  
  Independent Observational Analysis of Ulcer Outcomes for SINBAD and University of Texas Ulcer Scoring Systems
  Reviewed By: Shazeb Rizvi, DPM
  
  Contamination and Decontamination of Autologous Bone in the Operating Room: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Gavin G. Tsuchida, DPM
  
  Modern Day Scurvy in Pediatric Orthopaedics: A Forgotten Illness
  Reviewed By: Chengcheng Tu, DPM
  
  Intraoperative Three-Dimensional Imaging in Ankle Syndesmotic Reduction
  Reviewed By: Usman Urooj, DPM
  
  Refilling Opioid Prescriptions after Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery: An Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors
  Reviewed By: Nicholas L. Varakin, DPM
  
  Amputation Versus Free Flap: Long-Term Outcomes of Microsurgical Limb Salvage and Risk Factors for Amputation in the Diabetic Population
  Reviewed By: Kayla L. Wright, DPM
  
  Does Early Functional Mobilization Affect Long-Term Outcomes after an Achilles Tendon Rupture? A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Mohammed A. Yousuf, DPM

March 2021

• Modern Total Ankle Arthroplasty Versus Ankle Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Jonathan D. Furmanek, DPM

  The Importance of the Deep Deltoid Ligament Repair in Treating Supination-External Rotation Stage IV Ankle Fracture: A Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Nikita Grama, DPM 
  
  Midterm Functional Performance Following Open Surgical Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
  Reviewed By: Amar R. Gulati, DPM
  
  Surgical Outcomes for Severe Idiopathic Toe Walkers
  Reviewed By: Milad Kashani, DPM
  
  Changes in Tendon Elongation and Muscle Atrophy Over Time After Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair: A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effects of Early Functional Mobilization
  Reviewed By: Amber M. Kavanagh, DPM 
  
  Plate Versus Lag Screw Only Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures Involving the Fibula in Adolescent Patients
  Reviewed By: Syeda Z. Kazmi, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Fixation of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures Using an Intraoperative Distraction Device
  Reviewed By: John J. Kim, DPM
  
  Topical Vancomycin Powder Decreases the Proportion of Staphylococcus aureus Found in Culture of Surgical Site Infections in Operatively Treated Fractures
  Reviewed By: Zach T. Laidley, DPM
  
  Patient-Reported and Radiographic Outcomes of Joint-Preserving Surgery for Rheumatoid Forefoot Deformities: A Retrospective Case Series with Mean Follow-up of 6 Years
  Reviewed By: Priya Patel, DPM
  
  Free Medial Plantar Flap Versus Free Dorsal Myocutaneous Flap for the Reconstruction of Traumatic Foot Sole Defects
  Reviewed By: G. Parker Peresko, DPM
  
  Management of Juvenile Hallux Valgus Deformity: The Role of Combined Hemiepiphysiodesis
  Reviewed By:  Zane Qureshi, DPM
  
  Objectively Assessed Foot and Ankle Characteristics in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Comparison with Age- and Sex-Matched Controls
  Reviewed By: Edee S. Renier, DPM 
  
  Skin Closure with Surgical Staples in Ankle Fractures: A Safe and Reliable Method
  Reviewed By: Zinnia M. Rocha, DPM
  
  Return to Play and Recurrence After Calf Muscle Strain Injuries in Elite Australian Football Players
  Reviewed By: P. Tanner Shaffer, DPM
  
  Functional and Radiological Medium Term Outcome Following Supramalleolar Osteotomy for Asymmetric Ankle Arthritis- A Case Series Of 33 Patients 
  Reviewed By: Stephen Smith, DPM
  
  Hard-Soled Shoe Versus Short Leg Cast for a Fifth Metatarsal Base Avulsion Fracture: A Multicenter, Noninferiority, Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Isaiah Song, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty at a Mean Follow-up of 7.6 Years
  Reviewed By: Sara K. Stachura, DPM

February 2021

• All-Inside Arthroscopic Modified Broström Technique to Repair Anterior Talofibular Ligament Provides a Similar Outcome Compared With Open Broström-Gould Procedure
  Reviewed By: Lant Abernathy, DPM
  
  Risk Factors for Osteochondral Lesions and Osteophytes in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Case Series of 1169 Patients
  Reviewed By: Laura B. Adler, DPM
  
  Timing of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Tourniquet Inflation: A Randomized Controlled Microdialysis Study
  Reviewed By: Milad Adloo, DPM
  
  Hand-Held Portable Versus Conventional Cart-Based Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Imaging 
  Reviewed By: Steven L. Anderson, DPM
  
  Weight-Bearing CT Scan After Tibial Pilon Fracture Demonstrates Significant Early Joint-Space Narrowing
  Reviewed By: Andrea C. Batra, DPM
  
  Comparison of the Efficacy of Posterior-Anterior Screws, Anterior-Posterior Screws and a Posterior-Anterior Plate in the Fixation of Posterior Malleolar Fractures with a Fragment Size of  > 15 and < 15%
  Reviewed By: Alex J. Bischoff, DPM
  
  Functional Outcome of Sesamoid Excision in Athletes
  Reviewed By: Meghan K. Blanchet, DPM
  
  Bone Density of the Calcaneus Correlates with Radiologic and Clinical Outcomes After Calcaneal Fracture Fixation
  Reviewed By: Dominick Casciato, DPM
  
  Pediatric Seymour Fractures of the Toe
  Reviewed By: Steven Cooperman, DPM
  
  Systematic Review of Hemostatic Agents used in Vascular Surgery
  Reviewed By: Tung V. Dao, DPM
  
  Clinical, Laboratory, and Interferon-Alpha Response Characteristics of Patients With Chilblain-like Lesions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  Reviewed By: Thomas Ehlers, DPM
  
  The Fibular Intramedullary Nail Versus Locking Plate and Lag Screw Fixation in the Management of Unstable Elderly Ankle Fractures: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Comparison
  Reviewed By: Trevor R. Klinkner, DPM
  
  Plasma Methylglyoxal Levels Are Associated With Amputations and Mortality in Severe Limb Ischemia Patients With and Without Diabetes
  Reviewed By: Aleksey Kozlov, DPM
  
  Impact of Surgical Procedures on Soft Tissue Microcirculation in Calcaneal Fractures: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Sean Lyons, DPM
  
  Quality of Reduction of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures using a Sinus Tarsi versus Extensile Lateral Approach
  Reviewed By: Kyle D. Miller, DPM
  
  Optimizing Surgery of Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal: A Cadaveric Study on Implications of Intramedullary Screw Position, Screw Parameters and Surrounding Anatomic Structures
  Reviewed By: Kevin N. Nguyen, DPM
  
  EXPAREL® (Long-Acting Liposomal Bupivacaine) Use for Popliteal Nerve Block in Postoperative Pain Control after Ankle Fracture Fixation
  Reviewed By: Sachi Patel, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in a Pediatric Population A Minimum 2-Year Follow-up
  Reviewed By: Bryan Raymond, DPM
  
  The Outcomes of Subtalar Arthroeresis in Pes Planus: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: John Shields, DPM
  
  The Impact of Preoperative Mental Health and Depression on Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Ryan J. Stone, DPM 
  
  Imaging Tests for the Detection of Osteomyelitis: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Laurel Yee, DPM
  
  Systematic review: Diagnostics, Management and Outcome of Fractures of the Posterior Process of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Duan Zhang, DPM

January 2021

• Incidence of Concomitant Chondral/Osteochondral Lesions in Acute Ankle Fractures and Their Effect on Clinical Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Arwa Akram, DPM
  
  An Injectable Hydrogel Scaffold With Kartogenin-Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Porcine Cartilage Regeneration: A 12-Month Follow-up Study
  Reviewed By: Joseph H. Altepeter, DPM
  
  Surgical Treatment of Midfoot Charcot Neuroarthropathy with Osteomyelitis in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Jorge L. Amaro, DPM
  
  Infected Chronic Ischemic Wounds Topically Treated with Multi-Strain Probiotic Formulation: A Novel Tailored Treatment Strategy
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM
  
  Segmental Foot and Ankle Kinematic Differences Between Rectus, Planus, and Cavus Foot Types
  Reviewed By: Jacob R. Bolling, DPM
  
  Pattern of Recovery and Outcomes of Patient Reported Physical Function and Pain Interference After Ankle Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Donald D. Cohen, DPM
  
  Dyschromic Nails, Exertional Dyspnea, and Lower Extremity Edema    
  Reviewed By: Samuel R. Gorelik, DPM
  
  Pedal Bypass Surgery Prevents Amputation in Patients with Critical Lower Limb Ischemia - A Single Center Experience of 99 Pedal Bypass Operations
  Reviewed By: Mallory A. Kirkland, DPM
  
  Missed Foot Fractures in Multiple Trauma Patients
  Reviewed By: Bridget M. Metzo, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Provides Similarly Satisfactory Surgical Outcomes in Ankles with Severe Deformity Compared With Mild Deformity in Elderly Patients
  Reviewed By: Weldon G.  Murry, DPM
  
  Foot Metastasis: Current Knowledge
  Reviewed By: Ruchi R. Ram, DPM
  
  Treating Heel Pain in Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Hard Versus Modified Soft Custom Orthotics and Heel Pads
  Reviewed By: Ellen I. Roberts, DPM
  
  Association of Bolster Duration with Up-take Rates of Fibula Donor Site Skin Grafts
  Reviewed By: Sara M. Solar, DPM
  
  Successful Ponseti-treated Clubfeet at Age 2 Years: What Is the Rate of Surgical Intervention After This?
  Reviewed By: Tyler D. Sten, DPM
  
  Does Repair of Deltoid Ligament Contribute to Restoring a Mortise in SER Type IV Ankle Fracture with Syndesmotic Diastasis?
  Reviewed By: Steven L. Stuto, DPM
  
  Relationship Between Sever Disease and Skeletal Maturity
  Reviewed By: Dustin Theis, DPM
  
  The Added Diagnostic Value of the Bright Rim Sign to Conventional MRI Assessment of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Disruption
  Reviewed By: Rebecca Van Dyke, DPM

2020

December 2020

• Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (Mipo) Versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) in the Treatment of Distal Fibula Danis-Weber Types B and C Fractures
  Reviewed By: Pedro Aldape, DPM
  
  Outcomes and Predictors of Wound Healing among Patients with Complex Diabetic Foot Wounds Treated with a Dermal Regeneration Template (Integra) 
  Reviewed By: Alex L. Barnett, DPM
  
  Surgical Treatment of Pes Planovalgus in Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy: Static and Dynamic Changes as Characterized by Multi-Segment Foot Modeling, Physical Examination and Radiographs
  Reviewed By: Stephanie Behme, DPM
  
  Normalization of Forefoot Supination After Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer for Dynamic Clubfoot Recurrence 
  Reviewed By: Scott Burstyn, DPM
  
  Is Routine Measurement of the Serum C-Reactive Protein Level Helpful During Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection?
  Reviewed By: Zachary A. Cohen, DPM
  
  Possible Pathogenesis of Calcaneal Bone Cyst
  Reviewed By: Steven B. Georgian, DPM
  
  Efficacy of Early Controlled Motion of the Ankle Compared with Immobilization in Non-Operative Treatment of Patients with an Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: An Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Paul S. Hong, DPM
  
  Free-Flap Reconstruction for Diabetic Lower Extremity Limb Salvage
  Reviewed By: Cody R. Ingram, DPM MPH
  
  Patterns and Implications of Early Syndesmotic Screw Failure in Rotational Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Jacob Jones, DPM
  
  Clinical and Radiological mid- to long-Term Results After Direct Fixation of Posterior Malleolar Fractures Through a Posterolateral Approach 
  Reviewed By: Sean M. Kipp, DPM
  
  Biomechanical Testing of a Transmetatarsal Base Screw in Lisfranc Injuries
  Reviewed By: Gabrielle Lee, DPM
  
  A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Endovascular and Surgical Revascularization Techniques in Acute Limb Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Vincent A. Lefler, DPM
  
  Omitting Routine Radiography of Traumatic Ankle Fractures After Initial 2-Week Follow-Up Does Not Affect Outcomes: The Warrior Trial A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Mai Pham, DPM
  
  The Surgical Outcome of Lisfranc Injuries Accompanied by Multiple Metatarsal Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
  Reviewed By: Mohammad Qureshi, DPM
  
  Correction of Recurrent Equinus Deformity in Surgically Treated Clubfeet by Anterior Distal Tibial Hemiepiphysiodesis
  Reviewed By: Samantha M. Ralstin, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Adolescents
  Reviewed By: Aseem Saini, DPM
  
  Dorsal Bridge Plating Versus Transarticular Screw Fixation for LisFranc Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Pooja Srivastava, DPM
  
  Early Return to Play After Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Acute Jones Fractures in Collegiate Athletes: 22-Year Experience
  Reviewed By: Vincent G. Vacketta, DPM
  
  Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Using Chlorhexidine May Reduce Surgical Wound Infections in Lower Limb Trauma Surgery When Compared to Povidone-Iodine - A Prospective Randomized Trial
  Reviewed By: Elliott N. Wityk, DPM
  
  Patient-Reported Functional Outcomes in a Cohort of Hand And Foot Sarcoma Survivors Treated with Limb Sparing Surgery and Radiation Therapy
  Reviewed By: Sahar Zaidi, DPM

November 2020

• Management of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors During the Perioperative Period: A Retrospective Comparative Study
  Reviewed By: Reisha R. Banzon, DPM
  
  Endoscopic Anatomic Ligament Reconstruction is a Reliable Option to Treat Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Kathryn T. Cecere, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Versus Open Repair of Lateral Ankle Ligament for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Morgan E. Garcia, DPM
  
  A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Traditional Plaster Cast Rehabilitation with Functional Walking Boot Rehabilitation for Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Christopher M. Gill, DPM
  
  Chilblains in Children in the Setting of Covid-19 Pandemic
  Reviewed By:  Carlyn M. Hinish, DPM
  
  Syndesmosis Injury from Diagnosis to Repair: Physical Examination, Diagnosis, and Arthroscopic-assisted Reduction
  Reviewed By: Scott J. Hudzinski, DPM
  
  Safety and Effectiveness of Early Compression of Free Flaps Following Lower Limb Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Kristy Iwahashi-Marquez, DPM
  
  Tibial Nerve Dysfunction Associated with Operatively Treated Talar Neck Fractures 
  Reviewed By: Conor R. Keeley, DPM
  
  Impact of Multidisciplinary Foot Care Team on Outcome of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Term of Lower Extremity Amputation at a Tertiary Care Unit in Karachi, Pakistan
  Reviewed By: Ameer Matariyeh, DPM 
  
  Large Autologous Ilium with Periosteum for Tibiotalar Joint Reconstruction in Rüedi-Allgöwer Iii or Ao/Ota Type C3 Pilon Fractures: A Pilot Study
  Reviewed By: Timothy J. McCord, DPM
  
  Do Patient Positioning and Portal Placement for Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis Matter?
  Reviewed By: Christine C. Palma, DPM
  
  Reduction of Routine Use of Radiography in Patients with Ankle Fractures Leads to Lower Costs and Has No Impact on Clinical Outcome: An Economic Evaluation
  Reviewed By: Jacob M. Perkins, DPM 
  
  Association of Frailty and Postoperative Complications with Unplanned Readmissions after Elective Outpatient Surgery
  Reviewed By: Piroska Schlesinger, DPM
  
  Factors Related to Self-Care Behaviors Among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Casey Schofield, DPM
  
  Autologous Nanofat Transplantation Accelerates Foot Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats
  Reviewed By: Deep N. Shah, DPM
  
  Minimally Invasive Vs Open Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus - A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Spenser Alan Soldano, DPM
  
  Intraoperative Ultrasonography Assistance for Minimally Invasive Repair of the Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
  Reviewed By: Taylor Tesoro, DPM

October 2020

• Fixation of the Osteochondral Talar Fragment Yields Good Results Regardless of Lesion Size or Chronicity
  Reviewed By: Katie J. Backstrand, DPM 
  
  Early Results of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Treatment of Chronic Wounds
  Reviewed By: Jason H. Bahng, DPM
  
  Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Reviewed By: Angelica C. Emeakoroha, DPM
  
  Lateral Malleolar Defect Coverage Using Abductor Digiti Minimi Muscle Flap 
  Reviewed By: Tyler A. Gloschat, DPM
  
  Rheumatoid Arthritis and Tenosynovitis at the Metatarsophalangeal Joints: An Anatomic and MRI Study of the Forefoot Tendon Sheaths
  Reviewed By: John R. Greaves, DPM 
  
  Factors Contributing to Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Runners: A Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: Glenn Griffin, DPM
  
  Shoe Cushioning Influences the Running Injury Risk According to Body Mass: A Randomized Controlled Trial Involving 848 Recreational Runners
  Reviewed By: Emily Khuc, DPM 
  
  Tendon Regeneration After Partial-Thickness Peroneus Longus Tendon Harvesting Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation and In Vivo Animal Study
  Reviewed By: Janelle Maravelias, DPM, MS
  
  Prevalence and Interrelationships of Foot Ulcer, Risk-Factors and Antibiotic Resistance in Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Samuel Mason, DPM
  
  Transfer of Abductor Hallucis Tendon Combined with Scarf Osteotomy Versus Single Scarf Osteotomy in Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Sonia Simon, DPM
  
  Arthroscopy Assisted Reduction in the Management of Isolated Medial Malleolar Fracture
  Reviewed By: Taylor R. Tendrich, DPM 
  
  Non-Operative Functional Treatment for Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: The Leicester Achilles Management Protocol (LAMP)
  Reviewed By: Elie Touma, DPM 
  
  Transtendinous Approach Calcaneoplasty Versus Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty for Haglund's Disease
  Reviewed By: Nishit Vora, DPM, MPH
  
  Treating AO/OTA 44b Lateral Malleolar Fracture in Patients Over 50 Years of Age: Periarticular Locking Plate Versus Nonlocking Plate
  Reviewed By: Isaac Wilhelm, DPM
  
  Early Mobilization Does Not Reduce the Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis after Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Amy G. Wilson, DPM

September 2020

• Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Nonsurgically Treated Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Andy Archuleta, DPM
  
  Debridement and Hinged Motion Distraction Is Superior to Debridement Alone In Patients with Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Yvonne Baumrucker, DPM
  
  Vitamin C and Thiamine are Associated with Lower Mortality in Sepsis
  Reviewed By: Kiera M. Benge-Shea, DPM 
  
  Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on Functional Outcomes and Complications After Torsional Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Michael J. Bouchard, DPM
  
  What is the Prevalence of Burnout, Depression, and Substance Use Among Orthopaedic Surgery Residents and What Are the Risk Factors? A Collaborative Orthopaedic Educational Research Group Survey Study
  Reviewed By: Jacob Carmichael, DPM
  
  Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of Open Operative, Minimally Invasive and Conservative Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Tear
  Reviewed By: Joelaki J. Cartman, DPM
  
  Effects of Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Surgical Training: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Kayla DeBlauw, DPM
  
  Treatment of the Tibial Pilon Fractures Using the Antero-Medial Fibula Approach: Ten Case Series
  Reviewed By: Kalen Farr, DPM 
  
  Effect of Age on Outcome and Revision in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Jason Hymowitz, DPM
  
  Association of Estrogen Receptor ß Polymorphisms with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
  Reviewed By: Victoria R. Knauf, DPM
  
  Factors Affecting Subjective Symptoms in Children with Pes Planovalgus Deformity
  Reviewed By: Rekha N. Kouri, DPM 
  
  Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment in Children with Painful Rigid Flatfoot and Talocalcaneal Coalition
  Reviewed By: Joyann E. Oakman, DPM
  
  Post-Operative Outcomes of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Circular External Fixation in Treatment Of Tibial Plafond Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Michael D. Paula, DPM 
  
  Better Outcome for Suture Button Compared with Single Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesmosis Injury: Five-Year Results of A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Chase M. Tamashiro, DPM
  
  Multidrug Resistant Organism Predicts Ulcer Recurrence Following Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
  Reviewed By: Nick R. Thompson, DPM 
  
  Poor Prognosis for Infectious Complications of Surgery for Ankle and Hindfoot Fracture and Dislocation. A 34-Case Series
  Reviewed By: Dong Yu, DPM

August 2020

• A Comparative Study of Innovative Percutaneous Repair and Open Repair for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Innovative Usage of Intraoperative Ultrasonography
  Reviewed By: Audrey K. Alvarez, DPM
  
  Low Intensity Pulse Ultrasound: A New Tool in the Conservative Management of Diabetic Foot Complicated by Osteomyelitis?
  Reviewed By: Christopher A. Bergen, DPM
  
  Reverse Neurocutaneous vs Propeller Perforator Flaps in Diabetic Foot Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Nicholas Chang, DPM
  
  Comparison of Tendon Lengthening With Traditional Versus Accelerated Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Amish K. Dudeja, DPM
  
  Undisplaced Subtle Ligamentous Lisfranc Injuries, Conservative or Surgical Treatment with Percutaneous Position Screws?
  Reviewed By: Lucian M. Feraru, DPM
  
  Effect of Methylprednisolone or Zoledronic Acid On Resolution of Active Charcot Neuroarthropathy in Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
  Reviewed By: Amreet Kaur, DPM 
  
  Repair of Achilles Sleeve Avulsion: A New Transosseous Suture Technique
  Reviewed By: Fasiha Khan, DPM
  
  Classification of the Cutaneous Manifestations of Covid-19:  A Rapid Prospective Nationwide Consensus Study in Spain with 375 Cases
  Reviewer: Casey A. Lewis, DPM 
  
  The Use of Calcium Sulphate Beads in Periprosthetic Joint Infection, A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Geoffrey R. Linn, DPM
  
  Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections with the Sinus Tarsi Approach in Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study with A Minimum of One-Year Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Kenny Luong, DPM
  
  The Association Between Rearfoot Motion While Barefoot and Shod in Different Types of Running Shoes in Recreational Runners 
  Reviewed By: John A. Martucci, DPM 
  
  A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Arterial Insufficiency
  Reviewed By: Hoda Naei, DPM
  
  Seasonal Effect on the Incidence Of Post-Operative Wound Complications After Trauma-Related Surgery of the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
  Reviewed By: Zoran Rakonjac, DPM
  
  Sagittal Instability with Inversion is Important to Evaluate After Syndesmosis Injury and Repair: A Cadaver Robotic Study
  Reviewed By: Shana Shetty, DPM 
  
  Rates and Timing of Subsequent Amputation After Initial Minor Amputation
  Reviewed By: Jason C. Wright, DPM

July 2020

• Midterm Walking Ability after Charcot Foot Reconstruction Using the Ilizarov Ring Fixator
  Reviewed By: John R. Constantino, DPM
  
  Bone Health Optimization in Orthopaedic Surgery
  Reviewed By: Jordan W. Crafton, DPM
  
  Comparison of Sinus Tarsi Approach and Extensile Lateral Approach for Calcaneal Fractures: A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-Analyses 
  Reviewed By: McKenna T. Green, DPM 
  
  Outcomes Following Ankle Fracture Fixation With or Without Ankle Arthroscopy 
  Reviewed By: Megan A. Ishibashi, DPM
  
  Introduction of the Low Risk Ankle Rule to A Paediatric Emergency Department
  Reviewed By: Lewis A. Kane, DPM, MS
  
  Micronutrient Status in Diabetic Patients with Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Matthew M. Knabel, DPM
  
  Isolated Subtalar Arthrodesis for Avascular Necrosis of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Joshua P. Manning, DPM
  
  The Association of Preoperative Haemaglobin A1c with 30-day Postoperative Surgical Site Infection Following Non-Cardiac Surgery
  Reviewed By: Tyler May, DPM
  
  Factors Associated with Adverse Events After Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Fixation
  Reviewed By: Samantha A. Miner, DPM
  
  Rivaroxaban or Enoxaparin in Nonmajor Orthopedic Surgery
  Reviewed By: Logan H. Mitchell, DPM
  
  The Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Conventional Dressing in the Treatment of Open Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 
  Reviewed By: Fernando Ramirez, DPM 
  
  Fractures of the Cuboid Bone: A Critical Analysis Review
  Reviewed By: Gireesh Reddy, DPM 
  
  Surgical Outcome of Chronic Lisfranc Injury without Secondary Degenerative Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review
  Reviewed By: Jeffrey R. Sanker, DPM
  
  Quantification of Postoperative Posterior Malleolar Fragment Reduction Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography (Q3DCT) Determines Outcome in a Prospective Pilot Study of Patients with Rotational Type Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Monte J. Schmalhaus, DPM
  
  Five-Year Follow-up of Minimally Invasive Distal Metatarsal Chevron Osteotomy in Comparison with the Open Technique
  Reviewed By: Muhammed Sharoz Shamim, DPM
  
  Lateral Malleolar Fracture with Concurrent Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review 
  Reviewed By: Nicole Spalj, DPM 
  
  Functional Outcome and General Health Status After Plate Osteosynthesis Of Posterior Malleolus Fractures - The Quest for Eligibility 
  Reviewed By: Eric M. Swenson, DPM

June 2020

• Gram-Negative Antibiotic Coverage in Gustillo-Anderson Type-III Open Fractures
  Reviewed By: Anaida Abagyan-Stanczyk, DPM
  
  Jigless Knotless Internal Brace Technique for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Series Study
  Reviewed By: Mahsa Agha Jafari, DPM
  
  Outcomes of Atherectomy for Lower Extremity Ischemia in an Office Endovascular Center
  Reviewed By: Ryan D. Bangart, DPM
  
  Evaluation of Results After Distal Metatarsal Osteotomy by Minimal Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Metatarsalgia: Patient and Anatomical Pieces Study
  Reviewed By: Robby J. Caballes, DPM
  
  Lower-Limb Lymphatic Drainage Pathways and Lymph Nodes: A CT Lymphangiography Cadaver Study
  Reviewed By: Kentston C. Cripe, DPM
  
  Tranexamic Acid in the Perioperative Period Yes, No, Maybe
  Reviewed By: Sarah A. Gostich, DPM
  
  Cigarette Smoke Inhalation Impairs Angiogenesis in Early Bone Healing Processes and Delays Fracture Union
  Reviewed By: Stephanie M. Kane, DPM
  
  Minimally Invasive Tenodesis for Peroneus Longus Tendon Rupture: A case Report and Review of Literature
  Reviewed By: Greg S. Lifferth, DPM
  
  Supervised Walking Exercise Therapy Improves Gait Biomechanics in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
  Reviewed By: Ricardo Navarrete Jr., DPM
  
  Impact of First Metatarsal Shortening On Forefoot Loading Pattern: A Finite Element Model Study
  Reviewed By: Julio D. Perez-Mustelier, DPM
  
  Association Between Running Shoe Characteristics and Lower Extremity Injuries in United States Military Academy Cadets
  Reviewed By: Tyler R. Prager, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes of Tillaux and Triplane Fractures with 2 to 5 Millimeters of Intra-Articular Gap
  Reviewed By: Nicole L. Zahn, DPM

May 2020

• Tarsal Tunnel Decompression: An Effective Method for Prevention of Foot Complications in Diabetic Patients with Compressive Neuropathy at Tarsal Tunnel 
  Reviewed By: Howard C. Chang, DPM
  
  Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Non-Weight-Bearing Foot Radiographs Compared With CT in Lisfranc Injuries
  Reviewed By: Olga Drogomiretskiy, DPM
  
  Modifications of the Pirogoff Amputation Technique In Adults: A Retrospective Analysis Of 123 Cases
  Reviewed By: Keegan Duelfer, DPM
  
  Delayed (14-30 Days) Percutaneous Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures Offers Equally Good Results as Compared with Acute Repair
  Reviewed By: Abigail Dunklee Rappa, DPM
  
  Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Ankle Instability in Adolescent Athletes 
  Reviewed By: Lindsey Hjelm, DPM
  
  Late Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures: Successful Management with Anatomic Reduction
  Reviewed By: Abimbola O. Johnson, DPM
  
  Timing of Early Complications Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Closed Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Zachary J. Lubek, DPM 
  
  Consideration of Medial Anatomical Structures at Risk When Placing Quadricortical Syndesmotic Fixation: A Cadaveric Study
  Reviewed By: Collin G. Messerly, DPM
  
  Distal Tibial Distraction Osteogenesis - An Alternative Approach to Addressing Limb Length Discrepancy with Concurrent Hindfoot and Ankle Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM, MPH 
  
  Effect of Initial Graft Tension During Anterior Talofibular Ligament Reconstruction on Ankle Kinematics, Laxity, and In Situ Forces of the Reconstructed Graft
  Reviewed By: Shaina Nelson, DPM
  
  Smartphone Thermography for Lower Extremity Local Flap Perforator Mapping
  Reviewed By: Stephanie A. Oexeman, DPM 
  
  A Comparison Between Arthroscopic and Open Surgery for Treatment Outcomes of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability Accompanied by Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Tyler Reber, DPM
  
  Compensatory Motion of the Subtalar Joint Following Tibiotalar Arthrodesis: An in Vivo Dual-Fluoroscopy Imaging Study
  Reviewed By: Tyler K. Sorensen, DPM
  
  Silastic First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty for the Treatment of End-Stage Hallux Rigidus
  Reviewed By: Victoria E. Teti, DPM
  
  Pathoanatomy of the Jones Fracture in Male University Soccer Players
  Reviewed By: Claire Yearian, DPM

April 2020