Scientific Literature Reviews Archives

2019

November 2019

• Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Morton's Neuroma: Initial Experience
  Reviewed By: Joseph F. Albers, DPM
  
  25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency: Impacting Deep-Wound Infection and Poor Healing Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes
  Reviewed By: Michael J. Blutfield, DPM
  
  Resection or Preservation of the Metatarsal Heads in Rheumatoid Forefoot Surgery? A Randomised Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Alexus G. Cox, DPM
  
  Association of Electronic Cigarette Vaping and Cigarette Smoking with Decreased Random Flap Viability in Rats
  Reviewed By: Dana V. Day, DPM
  
  Efficacy of Maggot Therapy On Staphylococcus Aureus And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Chandler P. Hubbard, DPM
  
  Effectiveness and Safety of Ankle Arthrodesis Versus Arthroplasty. A Prospective Multicenter Study
  Reviewed By: Pulin U. Joshi, DPM
  
  Central Tendon-Splitting Approach and Double Row Suturing for the Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
  Reviewed By: Michael G. Kateman, DPM
  
  A Total Offloading Foot Brace for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Results from a Halted Randomized Control Trial
  Reviewed By: Ethan J. Knowlton, DPM
  
  Incidence and Fusion of Os Trigonum in a Healthy Pediatric Population
  Reviewed By: Josephine P. Lyons, DPM
  
  Surgical Fixation of Pilon Injuries: A Comparison of the Anterolateral and Posterolateral Approach
  Reviewed By: Alexa Ray Santomero, DPM
  
  Physiologic Widening of the Medial Clear Space: What's Normal?
  Reviewed By: Brian Schenavar, DPM
  
  Calcaneal Lengthening for Partial Traumatic Loss of The Calcaneus
  Reviewed By: Anne-Louise Smith, DPM
  
  Outcomes of Total Ankle Replacement, Arthroscpoic Ankle Arthrodesis, and Open Ankle Arthrodesis for Isolated Non-deformed End-stage Ankle Arthritis
  Reviewed By: David H. Sved, DPM
  
  Detection of Uric Acid Crystal Deposition by Ultrasonography and Dual-Energy Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study in Patients with Clinically Diagnosed Gout
  Reviewed By: Steven A. Tocci, DPM

October 2019

• Acute Treatment of Open Foot and Ankle Fractures Using a Bioartificial Dermal Regeneration Template and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting
  Reviewed By: Amara Abid, DPM
  
  Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Waves on Neuralgia in Diabetic Rats
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM
  
  Effect of a Controlled Ankle Motion Walking Boot on Syndesmotic Instability During Weightbearing: A Cadaveric Study
  Reviewed By: Raul Aviles, DPM
  
  Soleus Muscle Flap Application for Reconstruction of the Middle Third of the Leg
  Reviewed By: Rusheena Bartlett, DPM
  
  Surgical Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome and Sequential Complications
  Reviewed By: Donald Cohen, DPM
  
  The Use of Medicinal Leeches for the Treatment of Venous Congestion in Replanted or Revascularized Digits
  Reviewed By: Shruti Dosi, DPM
  
  Timing of Microsurgical Reconstruction in Lower Extremity Trauma: An Update of the Godina Paradigm
  Reviewed By: Karen Fischborn, DPM
  
  Evidence of Differential Microbiomes in Healing Versus Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers Prior to and Following Foot Salvage Therapy
  Reviewed By: Rebecca S. Herman, DPM
  
  Is There a Difference in Treatment Outcome for Monomicrobial and Polymicrobial Periprosthetic Joint Infections? Systematic Review and Study Quality Analysis
  Reviewed By: Leslie Joseph, DPM
  
  Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer Improves Achilles Tendon Load to Failure in Surgery for Non-insertional Tendinopathy
  Reviewed by: Emily Keeter, DPM
  
  Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis of the Common Site of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: 5 to 8 cm Above the Distal End of the Calcaneal Insertion
  Reviewed By: Ashlee Lindgren, DPM
  
  A Comparison of Two Designs of Postoperative Shoe on Function, Satisfaction, and Back Pain After Hallux Valgus Surgery
  Reviewed By: Ketan Mehta, DPM
  
  The Iphone Measure App Level Function as A Measuring Device for The Weight Bearing Lunge Test in Adults: A Reliability Study
  Reviewed By: Rikesh A. Patel, DPM
  
  Adaptation of Running Biomechanics to Repeated Barefoot Running: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Ellen I. Roberts, DPM
  
  Limb Salvage in Diabetic Foot Disease: A Classification to Aid Successful Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Alyson H. Slater, DPM
  
  Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation Versus Dorsal Closing Wedge Metatarsal Osteotomy for the Treatment of Freiberg Infraction in Athletes
  Reviewed By: Brittany R. Staples, DPM
  
  Irrigation and Debridement of an Open Ankle Fracture with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation and Syndesmotic Fixation Using a Suture Button Device
  Reviewed By: Nicholas Staub, DPM
  
  The 'Diamond Concept' for Long Bone Non-Union Management
  Reviewed By: Joshua J. Wolfe, DPM, MHA

September 2019

• Posterior Malleolar Ankle Fractures an Effort at Improving Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Amanda G. Borrelli, DPM  
  
  Presence of Subfibular Ossicle Does Not Affect the Outcome of Arthroscopic Modified Broström Procedure for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Thanh Hoa Bui, DPM
  
  Gross Motor Skills in Children with Idiopathic Clubfoot and the Association between Gross Motor Skills, Foot Involvement, Gait, and Foot Motion
  Reviewed By: Vrunda R. Dalal, DPM
  
  Surgical Peripheral Nerve Decompression for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy of the Foot- A Level 1 Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Charlene M. Dennemeyer, DPM
  
  Infected Bone Resection Plus Adjuvant Antibiotic-Impregnated Calcium Sulfate Versus Infected Bone Resection Alone in the Treatment of Diabetic Forefoot Osteomyelitis
  Reviewed By: Nader Ghobrial, DPM
  
  Swift Downregulation of Gelatinases (MMP-2, MMP-9) in Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated With Total Contact Cast
  Reviewed By: Du H. Jun, DPM
  
  Complications in the Management of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of 2060 Patients
  Reviewed By: Maybelle C. Maningat, DPM
  
  Comparison of Three Antimicrobial Strategies in Diabetic Foot Infections Post-Amputation
  Reviewed By: Brennan A. Menninger, DPM
  
  Mid-Term Follow-Up Results of Calcaneal Reconstruction for Calcaneal Malunion
  Reviewed By: Hesam Naenifard, DPM
  
  Morton's Neuroma Excision. What Are We Really Doing? Which Retractor Is Superior?
  Reviewed By: Disha Shah, DPM
  
  Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment in Diabetic Dry Toe Gangrene
  Reviewed By: Kristen N. Treleven, DPM

August 2019

• Arthroscopic Management for Early-Stage Tuberculosis of the Ankle
  Reviewed By: Mahsa AghaJafari, DPM
  
  Ligamentous Lisfranc Injury: A Biomechanical Comparison of Dorsal Plate Fixation and Transarticular Screws
  Reviewed By: Vikram A. Bala, DPM
  
  Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament Avulsion Fractures in Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis
  Reviewed By: Kyle A. Bray, DPM
  
  Peroneal Nerve Location at the Fibular Head: An Anatomic Study Using 3D Imaging
  Reviewed By: Daniel P. Bullard, DPM
  
  Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) Repair Using Two Suture Anchors Produced Better Functional Outcomes Than Using One Suture Anchor for the Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed by: Matthew J. Fernandez, DPM
  
  Relationship Between Fracture Morphology of Lateral Malleolus and Syndesmotic Stability After Supination-External Rotation Type Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Gregory A. Foote, DPM
  
  Morphology of the Posterior Malleolar Fracture Associated with a Spiral Distal Tibia Fracture
  Reviewed By: Morgan E. Garcia, DPM
  
  Bipolar Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Tibiotalar Joint: A Concise Mid-Term Follow-up of a Previous Report
  Reviewed By: Ashley Jensen, DPM
  
  Medical Comorbidities Increase the Rate of Surgical Site Infection in Primary Achilles Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Sangho Kim, DPM
  
  Altered Achilles Tendon Function During Walking in People with Diabetic Neuropathy: Implications for Metabolic Energy Saving
  Reviewed By: Alina Kogan, DPM
  
  Dynamic Stabilization of Syndesmosis Injuries Reduces Complications and Re-operations as Compared with Screw Fixation: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Reviewed By: Amanda M. Kohut, DPM
  
  Lesion Size Measured on MRI Does Not Accurately Reflect Arthroscopic Measurement in Talar Osteochondral Lesions
  Reviewed By: Greg Lifferth, DPM
  
  Autologous Lipotransfer For Bone Defects Secondary to Osteomyelitis: A Report of A Novel Method and Systematic Review of the Literature
  Reviewed By: Ricardo Navarrete Jr., DPM
  
  Lower Signal Intensity of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament Is Associated with a Higher Rate of Return to Sport After ATFL Repair for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Lenny Nguyen, DPM
  
  Defining Reference Values for the Normal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis in Adults Using Weight-Bearing CT
  Reviewed By: Christine C. Palma, DPM
  
  Radiological Outcome After Treatment of Juvenile Flatfeet with Subtalar Arthroereisis: A Matched Pair Analysis of 38 Cases Comparing Neurogenic and Non-Neurogenic Patients
  Reviewed By: Paris M. Payton, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Suture-Tape Internal Bracing is Safe as Arthroscopic Modified Broström Repair in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Jacob M. Perkins, DPM
  
  Cost Comparison of Surgically Treated Ankle Fractures Managed in an Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting
  Reviewed by: Spenser Alan Soldano, DPM
  
  Risk Factors for Necrosis of Skin Flap-Like Wounds after Ed Debridement and Suture
  Reviewed By: Christopher Van Damme, DPM

July 2019

• MRI Anatomical Preoperative Evaluation of Distally Based Peroneus Brevis Muscle Flap in Reconstructive Surgery of The Lower Limb
  Reviewed By: Sharif AbdelFattah, DPM  
  
  The Potential of Transdermal Nitric Oxide Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Weston Angermeier, DPM
  
  Selective Fixation of the Medial Malleolus in Unstable Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Parth J. Bhakta, DPM
  
  Fat Mass, But Not Fat-Free Mass, Predicts Increased Foot Pain with Obesity, Independent Of Bariatric Surgery
  Reviewed By: Rebecca R. Calder, DPM
  
  Tibialis Posterior Transfer for Foot Drop Due to Central Causes: Long-Term Hindfoot Alignment
  Reviewed By: Emily Curley, DPM
  
  Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Clinical and Radiological 2 to 8 Year Follow-up Study
  Reviewed By: Bryan M. Duffin, DPM
  
  Two-Stage Correction Using the Taylor Spatial Frame for Severe Hindfoot Deformity in A Patient with Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report
  Reviewed By: Matthew B. Engelthaler, DPM
  
  Synthesis, Development, Characterization and Effectiveness of Bovine Pure Platelet Gel-Collagen-Polydioxanone Bioactive Graft on Tendon Healing
  Reviewed By: Emlyn Forsung, DPM
  
  Secukinamb Inhibition of Interkeukin-17A in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
  Reviewed By: Cindel X. Harris, DPM
  
  Microfracture Provides Better Clinical Results Than Debridement in the Treatment of Acute Talar Osteochondral Lesions Using Arthroscopic Assisted Fixation of Acute Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Kevin J. Huntsman, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Talocalcaneal Coalition Resection in Children
  Reviewed By: Michelle A. Hurless, DPM
  
  Brake Reaction Time After Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy
  Reviewed By: Samuel G. Kellner, DPM
  
  Biomechanical Consequences of First Metatarsaophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis on Flexor Digitorum Longus Function: A Cadaveric Study
  Reviewed By: Woojung M. Lee, DPM
  
  Are You Better? A Multi-centre Study of Patient-defined Recovery from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  Reviewed By: Christine A. Mariano, DPM
  
  Three Week vs. Six Week Immobilization for Stable Weber B Type Ankle Fractures: Randomized, Multicenter, Non-Inferior Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Bridget Metzo, DPM
  
  Early vs Delayed Weightbearing After Microfracture of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Prospective Randomized Trial
  Reviewed By: Jonathan Pajouh, DPM
  
  The Relationship Between Polyethylene Insert Size and Complications in Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Clay B. Shumway, DPM
  
  Is Reconstruction Preserving the First Ray or First Two Rays Better Than Full Transmetatarsal Amputation in Diabetic Foot?
  Reviewed By: Steven L. Stuto, DPM
  
  Talar-Sided Osteochondral Lesion of the Subtalar Joint Following the Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture: Study Via A Modified Computed Tomography Mapping Analysis
  Reviewed By: Nicholas R. Thompson, DPM
  
  Reduction and Functional Outcome of Open Reduction Plate Fixation Versus Minimally Invasive Reduction with Percutaneous Screw Fixation for Displaced Calcaneus Fracture: A Retrospective Study
  Reviewed By: Matthew Weintraub, DPM

June 2019

• Statin Use Improves Limb Salvage After Intervention for Peripheral Arterial Disease
  Reviewed By: P. Wylie Burge, DPM
  
  Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Posterior Malleolus Fragment Frequently Restores Syndesmotic Stability
  Reviewed By: Zachary A. Cohen, DPM
  
  New Persistent Opioid Use Following Common Forefoot Procedures for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus
  Reviewed By: Natalie Alexandra Coriaty, DPM
  
  Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Ultrasound in Plantar Fascia Thickness Measurement
  Reviewed By: Rebecca V. DeSimone, DPM
  
  A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study Comparing Temporary Internal Fixation to External Fixation at the First-Stage Debridement in the Treatment of Type IIIB Open Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures
  Reviewed By: Matthew J. Dougherty, DPM
  
  Ankle Lateral Ligament Augmentation Versus the Modified Broström-Gould Procedure: A Five-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Megan E. Hom, DPM
  
  The Management of Syndesmotic Screw in Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Vincent J. Inglima, DPM
  
  Native Joint Septic Arthritis: Comparison of Outcomes with Medical and Surgical Management
  Reviewed By: Ashmi H. Patel, DPM
  
  A Prospective Comparison of Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia and General Anesthesia for Forefoot Surgery
  Reviewed By: Kevin P. Patel, DPM
  
  A Confirmatory Study on the Efficacy of Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane (dHACM) Allograft in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study of 110 Patients from 14 Wound Clinics
  Reviewed By: Casey Lewis, DPM
  
  Clinical Outcomes of Bypass-First Versus Endovascular-First Strategy in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Due to Infrageniculate Arterial Disease
  Reviewed By: John A. Martucci, DPM
  
  Syndesmosis and Syndesmotic Equivalent Injuries in Tibial Plafond Fractures
  Reviewed By: Sara Mateen, DPM
  
  Incidence and Predictors of Surgical Site Infection After ORIF in Calcaneus Fractures, A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Stephanie Mita, DPM
  
  Intrasite Antibiotic Powder for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Extremity Surgery: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Katie Pettibone, DPM
  
  Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fracture Using Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Technique
  Reviewed By: Dalton M. Ryba, DPM
  
  Adjunctive Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Venous Thromboprophylaxis
  Reviewed By: Hyun W. Shim, DPM
  
  Amputation-Free Survival in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Arterial Disease with Heel Ulcer: Open Versus Endovascular Surgery
  Reviewed By: Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
  
  Analysis of Readmissions Following Hospitalization for Cellulitis in the United States
  Reviewed By: Nicholas L. Varakin, DPM

May 2019

• Role of Procalcitonin as a Predictor of Clinical Outcome in Acute Diabetic Foot Infections: A Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: Ashley N. Arzadon, DPM
  
  Renal Function as a Predictor of Early Transmetatarsal Amputation Failure
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth Chan, DPM
  
  Development and Validation of a Delayed Presenting Clubfoot Score to Predict the Response to Ponseti Casting for Children Aged 2-10
  Reviewed By: Jordan W. Crafton, DPM
  
  Venous Thromoboembolism and Bleeding Adverse Events in Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot Orthopaedic Surgery with and Without Anticoagulants
  Reviewed By: Stephen E. Dunham, DPM
  
  Visit Duration Does Not Correlate with Perceived Physician Empathy
  Reviewed By: Dylan A. Grau, DPM
  
  The Effects of Timing of Ankle Blocks in Forefoot, Midfoot or Hindfoot Reconstruction with the Use of an Ankle Tourniquet
  Reviewed By: Blake Hale, DPM
  
  Comparison of Intermediate to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Ankles with Preoperative Varus, Valgus and Neutral Alignment
  Reviewed By: Lindsey Hjelm, DPM
  
  MRI Diagnosis for Posttraumatic Osteomyelitis of Extremities Using Conventional Metal-Artifact Reducing Protocols: Revisited
  Reviewed By: Sharon K. Jay, DPM
  
  In Vitro Activity of Oritavancin Alone or in Combination Against Vancomycin-Susceptible and -Resistant Enterococci
  Reviewed By: Melissa M. Journot, DPM
  
  Evaluating Patients for Elective Outpatient Foot and Ankle Surgery: Insurance as a Predictor of Patient Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Matthew M. Knabel, DPM
  
  Patient Safety: Driving After Foot and Ankle Surgery
  Reviewed By: Sokieu Mach, DPM
  
  The Effect of Tobacco Use on Incision Healing in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Review of 114 Patients
  Reviewed By: Elena S. Manning, DPM
  
  Effect of NSAIDs on Bone Healing Rates: A Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Nicole Naz Mehr, DPM
  
  The Ruptured Achilles Tendon Elongates for Six Months After Surgical Repair Regardless of Early or Late Weightbearing in Combination with Ankle Mobilization: A Randomized Control Trial
  Reviewed By: Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM
  
  Outcomes of The Calcaneo-Stop Procedure for the Treatment of Juvenile Flatfoot in Young Athletes
  Reviewed By: Samantha A. Miner, DPM
  
  Impact of Heart Failure and Dialysis in the Prognosis of Diabetic Patients with Ischemic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Greg Nero, DPM
  
  Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss and Hemarthrosis in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Stephanie A. Oexeman, DPM
  
  Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment for Bone and Joint Infections (OVIVA): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Tyler Reber, DPM
  
  Surgeon Type and Outcomes After Inpatient Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the Nationwide Premier Healthcare Claims Database
  Reviewed By: Mallory Schweitzer, DPM
  
  Does the Use of Locking Screws Decrease the Rate of Hardware Removal in Ankle Fractures?
  Reviewed By: Eric M. Swenson, DPM

April 2019

• Assessment of the Efficacy of SERI Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction
  Reviewed By: Nina Argade, DPM
  
  Lateral Column Lengthening Versus Subtalar Arthroereisis for Pediatric Flatfeet: A Systematic Review  
  Reviewed By: Mariam Botros, DPM
  
  Persistent Postoperative Step-Off of the Posterior Malleolus Leads to Higher Incidence of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis in Trimalleolar Fractures
  Reviewed By: Natalia Cardona, DPM
  
  Effects of Local Use of Insulin of Wound Healing in Nondiabetic Patients
  Reviewed By: Sara M. Davis, DPM
  
  The Distally Based Peroneus Brevis Flap: The Five-Step Technique
  Reviewed By: Tyler Gloschat, DPM
  
  Ultrasound of Subtalar Joint Synovitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results of an OMERACT Reliability Exercise Using Consensual Definitions
  Reviewed By: John Greaves, DPM
  
  Survivorship and Long-Term Outcome of a Consecutive Series of 200 Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Implants
  Reviewed By: Anusha Iyer, DPM
  
  Techniques and Considerations for the Operative Treatment of Ankle fractures in the Elderly
  Reviewed By: Kristopher Jerry, DPM
  
  Shockwave Therapy Associated with Eccentric Strengthening for Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy: A Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: Diana Le, DPM
  
  Incidence of and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism After Foot and Ankle Surgery
  Reviewed By: Midy Liou, DPM
  
  Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate May Decrease Postoperative Cyst Occurrence Rate in Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Joshua Lisonbee, DPM
  
  Single-Screw Fixation Compared with Double-Screw Fixation for Treatment of Medial Malleolar Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Control Trial
  Reviewed By: Colin Mizuo, DPM
  
  Bone Density Correlates with Clinical Outcomes After Ankle Fracture Fixation
  Reviewed By: Alisha Poonja, DPM
  
  Hypoalbuminemia Is an Independent Risk Factor for 30-Day Mortality, Postoperative Complications, Readmission and Reoperation in the Operative Lower-Extremity Trauma Patient
  Reviewed By: Kevin Ragothaman, DPM
  
  Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics for Bone and Joint Infection
  Reviewed By: Zinnia M. Rocha, DPM
  
  Effectiveness of Viable Cryopreserved Placental Membranes for Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in a Real-World Setting
  Reviewed By: Nicholas Salerno, DPM
  
  Retrospective Single-Center Study Evaluating Clinical and Dermoscopic Features of Longitudinal Melanonychia, ABCDEF Criteria and Risk of Malignancy
  Reviewed By: Israel Santander, DPM
  
  Prognosticating Factors of Relapse in Clubfoot Management by Ponseti Method
  Reviewed By: Pooja Shah, DPM
  
  The Effect of Patient Characteristics on One- to Two-Year and Minimum Five-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Jason Spector, DPM
  
  Development of an Institutional Opioid Prescriber Education Program and Opioid-Prescribing Guidelines: Impact on Prescribing Practices
  Reviewed By: Anmy Vu, DPM

March 2019

• Investigation of Factors Related to the Occurrence of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus by 3d Bone Morphology of the Ankle
  Reviewed By: Zachary Bennett, DPM
  
  Peroneal Bypass Versus Endovascular Peroneal Intervention for Critical Limb Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Richard Bruno, DPM
  
  Talus Bipartitus: A Rare Anatomical Variant Presenting as an Entrapment Neuropathy of the Tibial Nerve within the Tarsal Tunnel
  Reviewed By: Robby Caballes, DPM
  
  Surgical Treatment of Subfibular Ossicle in Children: A Retrospective Study of 36 Patients with Functional Instability
  Reviewed By: Meagan R. Coleman, DPM
  
  Technologies in the Treatment of Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome
  Reviewed By: Candice Cooper, DPM
  
  Safety and Effectiveness of Talus Subchondroplasty and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Stephanie Kvas, DPM
  
  Immediate Weight-Bearing Protocol for the Determination of Ankle Stability in Patients with Isolated Distal Fibular Fractures
  Reviewed By: Jack Levenson DPM
  
  Foot Function After Surgically Treated Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures
  Reviewed By: Gaston Mike Liu, DPM
  
  Predictors for Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Wound
  Reviewed By: Andrew Olson, DPM
  
  Association of Hemoglobin A1c and Wound healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Terrence S. Park, DPM
  
  The Effect of Antiseptics on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
  Reviewed By: Harshil Patel, DPM
  
  Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Replacement Using a Transfibular Approach
  Reviewed By: Julio D. Perez-Mustelier, DPM
  
  Effect of Perioperative Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain Resolution and Opioid Cessation in a Mixed Surgical Cohort: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Leslie H. Pyle, DPM
  
  Immediate Weight Bearing After Hallux Valgus Correction Using Locking Plate Fixation of the Ludloff Osteotomy: A Retrospective Review
  Reviewed By: Gireesh Reddy, DPM
  
  Initial Displacement Does Not Affect Loss of Reduction After Lisfranc Fracture Dislocations
  Reviewed By: Dylan Roberg, DPM
  
  When and How to Operate the Posterior Malleolus Fragment in Trimalleolar Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review
  Reviewed By: Natalya Salowich, DPM
  
  Evaluating Patients for Elective Outpatient Foot and Ankle Surgery: Insurance as a Predictor of Patient Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Nicole Spalj, DPM
  
  Preoperative MRI is Helpful but Not Sufficient to Detect Associated Lesions in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Matthew Weber, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Stimulation and Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Case-Control Study of Functional and Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Michelle L. Winder, DPM
  
  Open Versus Endovascular Revascularization of Below-Knee Arteries in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Nicole L. Zahn, DPM

2019

February 2019

• "Fast Cast" and "Needle Tenotomy" Protocols with the Ponseti Method to Improve Clubfoot Management in Bangladesh
  Reviewed By: John Borzok, DPM

  Activity-Induced Increase in Achilles Tendon Blood Flow is Age and Sex Dependent
  Reviewed By: John Bonvillian, DPM

  Free Flap Reconstruction for Diabetic Foot Limb Salvage
  Reviewed By:  John Dresser, DPM

  Dynamic Stabilization of Simple Fractures with Active Plates Delivers Stronger Healing Than Conventional Compression Plating
  Reviewed By: Charlotte George, DPM

  The Role of Calcaneofibular Ligament Injury in Ankle Instability: Implications for Surgical Management
  Reviewed By: Bobbi Hayashi, DPM

  Correlation of MRI Appearance of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Ankle with Clinical Outcome
  Reviewed By: Jeffery Hunter, DPM

  Clinical Assessment of 115 Cases of Hindfoot Fusion with Two Different Types of Graft: Allograft + DBM + Bone Marrow Aspirate Versus Autograft + DBM
  Reviewed By: Michael McCann, DPM

  Acetaminophen or Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Acute Musculoskeletal Trauma: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Bridget Metzo, DPM

  Five-Year Results of the 1.5 cm Incision Achilles Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Melissa Rossi, DPM

  Midterm Functional Outcomes in Operatively Treated Adolescent Lisfranc Injuries
  Reviewed By: Steven Stuto, DPM

  Radiological Study of the Secondary Reduction Effect of Early Functional Exercise on Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures After Internal Compression Fixation
  Reviewed By: Matthew Weintraub, DPM

January 2019

• Correction of Ankle and Hind Foot Deformity in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Using A Retrograde Hind Foot Nail-The Kings' Experience
  Reviewed By: David Cheskis, DPM
  
  The Role of Allograft Bone in Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis and High-Risk Fracture Management
  Reviewed By: Michael J. Huchital, DPM
  
  Healing Rates in Diabetes- Related Foot Ulcers Using Low-Frequency Ultrasonic Debridement Versus Nonsurgical Sharps Debridement: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Jason Kim, DPM
  
  Minimally Invasive Versus Open Repair for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Meta-Analysis Showing Reduced Complications, with Similar Outcomes, After Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Reviewed By: Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM, MPH
  
  Suture Button Versus Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesmosis Injuries: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Reviewed By: Lenny Nguyen, DPM
  
  Allograft Compared with Autograft in Osteochondral Transplantation for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Stephanie A. Oexeman, DPM
  
  Efficacy of Two Regional Pain Control Techniques in Pediatric Foot Surgery
  Reviewed By: Jeanny Rickards, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Repair of Lateral Ankle Ligament for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Mallory Schweitzer, DPM

2018

December 2018

• Biomechanical Evaluation of Two Methods of Fixation of a Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Graft
  Reviewed By: Parth J. Bhakta, DPM

  Complications and Revision Amputation Following Trauma-Related Lower Limb Loss
  Reviewed By: Richard R. Bruno, DPM
  
  Repair of Only Anterior Talofibular Ligament Resulted in Similar Outcomes to Those of Repair of Both Anterior Talofibular and Calcaneofibular Ligaments
  Reviewed By: Hyunho Choi, DPM
  
  Stimulation of Tendon Healing with Delayed Dexamethasone Treatment Is Modified by the Microbiome
  Reviewed By: Bryan M. Duffin, DPM
  
  Dorsal Bridge Plating or Transarticular Screws for Lisfranc Fracture Dislocations
  Reviewed By: Taylor D. Heck, DPM
  
  Does the Quality of Preoperative Closed Reduction of Displaced Ankle Fractures Affect Wound Complications after Surgical Fixation?
  Reviewed By: Kevin J. Huntsman, DPM
  
  Surgery for Type B Ankle Fracture Treatment: A Combined Randomized and Observational Study (CROSSBAT)
  Reviewed By: Michelle A. Hurless, DPM
  
  Reduced Time to Surgery Improves Patient-Reported Outcome After Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Woojung M. Lee, DPM
  
  Evidence-Based Protocol for Prophylactic Antibiotics in Open Fractures: Improved Antibiotic Stewardship with No Increase in Infection Rates
  Reviewed By: Jonathan Pajouh, DPM
  
  Predictors of Compartment Syndrome of the Foot After Fracture of the Calcaneus
  Reviewed By: Dhagash P. Patel, DPM
  
  Assessment of Ankle Mortise Instability After Isolated Supination-External Rotation Lateral Malleolar Fractures
  Reviewed By: Stephanie Petrofski, DPM
  
  Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Placebo for Idiopathic Clubfoot: A Two-Center, Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Mark J. Sheehan, DPM
  
  Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Kinesiology Taping in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Maya C. Trueman, DPM

November 2018

• The Mangled Extremity Score and Amputation: Time for a Revision
  Reviewed By: James D. Barksdale, DPM
  
  Smartphone-Based Mobile Thermal Imaging Technology to Assess Limb Perfusion and Tourniquet Effectiveness Under Normal and Blackout Conditions
  Reviewed By: Shawniece Boss, DPM
  
  High-Grade Osteosarcoma of the Foot: Presentation, Treatment, Prognostic Factors and Outcome of 23 Cooperative Osteosarcoma Study Group COSS Patients
  Reviewed By: Robby J. Caballes, DPM
  
  The Value of Quantitative Histology in the Diagnosis of Fracture-Related Infection
  Reviewed By: Allie P. Cohen, DPM
  
  Patient-Perceived Outcomes After Subtalar Arthroereisis with Bioabsorbable Implants for Flexible Flatfoot in Growing Age: A Four-Year Follow-Up Study
  Reviewed By: Meghan Hurley, DPM
  
  Local Versus Systemic Antibiotics for Surgical Infection Prophylaxis in a Rat Model
  Reviewed By: Stephanie M. Kane, DPM
  
  A Comparative Study of Three Commonly Used Fixation Techniques for Isolated Medial Malleolus Fracture
  Reviewed By: Greg S. Lifferth, DPM
  
  Time to Diagnosis and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections in Foot and Ankle Surgery
  Reviewed By: Magdalena Marcinek, DPM
  
  Cannabinoid Delivery Systems for Pain and Inflammation Treatment
  Reviewed By: Brennan A. Menninger, DPM
  
  Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Score for the Assessment of Early Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature
  Reviewed By: Harshil Patel, DPM
  
  Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Early Healing Process After Achilles Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Julio D. Perez-Mustelier, DPM
  
  The Coverage of Skin Defects Over the Foot and Ankle Using the Distally Based Sural Neurocutaneous Flaps: Experience of 21 Cases
  Reviewed By: Riley Rampton, DPM
  
  First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis with Two Orthogonal Two-Hole Plates
  Reviewed By: Kevin Tootle, DPM
  
  Lower-Extremity Salvage with Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Free Flap in Condition of Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene
  Reviewed By: Nicole S. Zahn, DPM

October 2018

• Is Unilateral Lower-Leg Orthosis with a Circular Foot Unit in the Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfeet a Reasonable Bracing Alternative in the Ponseti Method? Five-Year Results of a Supraregional Pediatric-Orthopaedic Center
  Reviewed By: Amara Abid, DPM
  
  Foot Reconstruction Using a Free Proximal Peroneal Artery Perforator Flap: Anatomical Study and Clinical Application
  Reviewed By: Mahsa AghaJafarim, DPM
  
  Surgical Nerve Decompression for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy of the Foot: A Level 1 Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Ryan Bangart, DPM
  
  Posterior Malleolus in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures: Malleolus Versus Transyndesmal Fixation
  Reviewed By: Brittany A. Brower, DPM
  
  Postoperative Blood Glucose Levels Predict Infection After Total Joint Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Natalia Cardona, DPM
  
  Ankle-Brachial Index, Toe-Brachial Index and Cardiovascular Mortality in Persons with and Without Diabetes Mellitus
  Reviewed By: Yehia Elebrashi, DPM
  
  Readiness for Discharge After Foot and Ankle Surgery Using Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Spinal and General Anesthesia as Supplements to Nerve Blocks
  Reviewed By: Rebecca S. Herman, DPM
  
  Nutritional Dermatoses and Its Association with Anemia and Systemic Illness
  Reviewed By: Ashley Jensen, DPM
  
  Timing of Epiphysiodesis to Correct Leg-Length Discrepancy: A Comparison of Prediction Methods
  Reviewed By: Kristopher P. Jerry, DPM
  
  A Biomechanical Comparison of Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fracture Fixation Methods
  Reviewed By: Eric Krznaric, DPM
  
  Postoperative Foot and Ankle MR Imaging
  Reviewed By: Frank L. Narcisi, DPM
  
  Culture of Bone Biopsy Specimens Overestimates Rate of Residual Osteomyelitis After Toe of Forefoot Amputation
  Reviewed By: Bao Tram Nguyen, DPM
  
  Peri-Articular Reconstruction for Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures Utilizing the Ilizarov Method with Orthofix Truelok Circular External Fixator: A Technique Guide and Orthoplastic Considerations
  Reviewed By: Dalton M. Ryba, DPM
  
  Augmented Versus Nonaugmented Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Jason C. Spector, DPM
  
  Long-Term, Patient-Centered Outcomes of Lower-Extremity Vascular Trauma
  Reviewed By: Christopher Van Damme, DPM
  
  Foot Kinematics Differ Between Runners with and Without a History of Navicular Stress Fractures
  Reviewed By: Danielle Yaros, DPM

September 2018

• A Retrospective Audit of Lesion Excision and Rotation Skin Flap for the Treatment of Intractable Plantar Keratosis
  Reviewed By: Ann Nguyen, DPM
  
  Neglected Tibial Pilon Fractures: Can Arthrodesis Be Avoided?
  Reviewed By: Adel Aitali, DPM
  
  The Ruptured Achilles Tendon Elongates for Six Months After Surgical Repair Regardless of Early or Late Weightbearing in Combination with Ankle Mobilization: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Dana M. Berns, DPM
  
  Effect of the Containment Type on Clinical Outcomes in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Treated with Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation 
  Reviewed By: Ashley T. Bittar, DPM
  
  Vancomycin Plus Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Acute Kidney Injury in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: John Boyd, DPM
  
  Prevalence of Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness in Patients with Foot and Ankle Pathology
  Reviewed By: Albert A. Elhiani, DPM
  
  Investigation of the Accuracy of 18 Marketed Blood Glucose Monitors
  Reviewed By: Nathaniel George, DPM
  
  The Role of the Vascular and Structural Response to Activity in the Development of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: Johnny C. Huang, DPM
  
  Preoperative Disinfection of Foot and Ankle: Microbiological Evaluation of Two Disinfection Methods
  Reviewed By: Jennifer Kep, DPM
  
  Casting Is Effective for Recurrence Following Ponseti Treatment of Clubfoot
  Reviewed By: Curt J. Martini, DPM
  
  The Presence and Degree of Bone Marrow Edema Influence Midterm Clinical Outcomes After Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Ridhi Mehta, DPM
  
  The Effect of Underdosing Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Care of Open Tibial Fractures
  Reviewed By: Preston Panicco, DPM
  
  Arthroscopically Measured Syndesmotic Stability After Screw vs. Suture Button Fixation in a Cadaveric Model
  Reviewed By: Calvin J. Rushing, DPM
  
  Decreasing an Offloading Device's Size and Offsetting Its Imposed Limb-Length Discrepancy Lead to Improved Comfort and Gait
  Reviewed By: Mithun Sivadasan, DPM
  
  Minimal Invasive Fixation Can Decrease Infection Rates in Diabetic and Obese Patients with Severe Ankle Fracture and Syndesmotic Injury
  Reviewed By: Nathanael T. Smith, DPM
  
  Staged Distraction Osteogenesis followed by Arthrodesis Using Internal Fixation as a Form of Surgical Treatment for Complex Conditions of the Ankle
  Reviewed By: Aasin Tareen, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Debridement of Anterior Ankle Impingement in Patients with Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Joseph G. Wilson, DPM
  
  The Importance of the Saphenous Nerve Block for Analgesia Following Major Ankle Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study
  Reviewed By: T. Craig Wirt, DPM

August 2018

• Ankle Arthroscopy for Diagnosis of Full-Thickness Talar Cartilage Lesions in the Setting of Acute Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Catlea M. Gorman, DPM
  
  Infection and Rerupture After Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendons
  Reviewed By: Hayley E. Iosue, DPM
  
  Clinical Outcome Following Total Joint Replacement and Arthrodesis for Hallux Rigidus
  Reviewed By: Benjamin M. Kamel, DPM
  
  Clinical Results of Peroneal Tendon Repair in a Retrospective Series of 30 Patients
  Reviewed By: Samantha A. Luer, DPM
  
  Comparison of Peripheral Nerve Blockade Characteristics Between Nondiabetic Patients and Patients Suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy: A Prospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth F. Neubauer, DPM
  
  Total Ankle Arthroplasty Versus Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparison of Outcomes Over the Last Decade
  Reviewed By: Viraj Rathnayake, DPM
  
  Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis: Gait Analysis Compared with Normal Controls
  Reviewed By: Derrick Roland, DPM
  
  Primary Versus Secondary Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Heather H. Schaefbauer, DPM
  
  Perineural Versus Systemic Dexamethasone in Front-Foot Surgery Under Ankle Block: A Randomized Double-Blind Study 
  Reviewed By: Christopher Sullivan, DPM
  
  Not All Polyaxial Locking Screw Technologies Are Created Equal: A Systematic Review of the Literature
  Reviewed By: Audris M. Tien, DPM

July 2018

• Distally Based Sural Neuro-Fasciocutaneous Perforator Flap for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction: Surgical Modifications for Flap Pedicle and Donor Site Closure without Skin Graft
  Reviewed By: Ashley N. Arzadon, DPM
  
  Can the Syndesmosis Procedure Prevent Metatarsus Primus Varus and Hallux Valgus Deformity Recurrence? A Five-Year Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: David Cain, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes of Syndesmotic Injuries Based on Objective Reduction Accuracy at a Minimum One-Year Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Christopher J. Collazo, DPM
  
  Nephrotoxicity During Vancomycin Therapy in Combination with Piperacillin-Tazobactam or Cefepime
  Reviewed By: Stephen E. Dunham, DPM
  
  Treatment of Brachymetatarsia Involving the Great Toe
  Reviewed By: Michael E. Hoenig, DPM
  
  Oral Morphine Versus Ibuprofen Administered at Home for Postoperative Orthopaedic Pain in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Josephine P. Lyons, DPM
  
  Primary Versus Secondary Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation for the Treatment of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Brian Mattison, DPM
  
  Return to Sport After Arthroscopic Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis for Patients with Osteochrondral Lesion of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Derek A. McLister, DPM
  
  Sixty Years On: Ponseti Method for Clubfoot Treatment Produces High Satisfaction Despite Inherent Tendency to Relapse
  Reviewed By: Sara R. Millar, DPM
  
  Hallux Valgus Deformity Correction Without Fusion in Children with Cerebral Palsy
  Reviewed By: Kevin Ragothaman, DPM
  
  Suture Fixation of an Akin Osteotomy: A Cost-Effective and Clinically Reliable Technique
  Reviewed By: Robert A. Rawski, DPM
  
  Timing of Surgical Reduction and Stabilization of Talus Fracture-Dislocations
  Reviewed By: Louis Reper II, DPM
  
  Comparison of Intermediate to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Ankles with Preoperative Varus, Valgus and Neutral Alignment
  Reviewed By: Rachel Ross, DPM
  
  Osteomyelitis of the Lower Extremity: Pathophysiology, Imaging and Classification, with an Emphasis on Diabetic Foot Infection
  Reviewed By: Sergio A. Salazar, DPM
  
  The Incidence of Complications Is Low Following Foot and Ankle Surgery for Which Peripheral Nerve Blocks Are Used for Postoperative Pain Management
  Reviewed By: Brian Schenavar, DPM
  
  Modified Scarf Osteotomy with Medial Capsule Interposition for Hallux Valgus in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Study of Cases Including Severe First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Destruction
  Reviewed By: Sagar A. Shah, DPM
  
  The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Jordan L. Sullivan, DPM
  
  Radiotracer Imaging Allows for Noninvasive Detection and Quantification of Abnormalities in Angiosome Foot Perfusion in Diabetic Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia and Nonhealing Wounds
  Reviewed By: Nicholas M. Williams, DPM

June 2018

• Effect of Static Foot Posture on the Dynamic Stiffness of Foot Joints During Walking
  Reviewed By: Jayson N. Atves, DPM
  
  Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Pedal Procedures in the Thrombocytopenic Patient
  Reviewed By: Vorice M. Batts, DPM
  
  A Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy of Topical Phenytoin with Conventional Wound Dressing in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Cathy T. Chuang, DPM
  
  Diabetic Foot: Surgical Approach in Emergency
  Reviewed By: Candace Criscione, DPM
  
  The Role of Serum Procalcitonin, Interleukin-6 and Fibrinogen Levels in Differential Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infection
  Reviewed By: Emily Curley, DPM
  
  A Meta-analysis of the Impact of Aspirin, Clopidogrel and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy on Bleeding Complications in Noncardiac Surgery
  Reviewed By: Crystal Gunsch, DPM
  
  Idiopathic Toe Walking: Prevalence and Natural History from Birth to 10 Years of Age
  Reviewed By: David C. Hatch Jr., DPM
  
  Aspirin or Rivaroxaban for VTE Prophylaxis After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Nooreen Ibrahim, DPM
  
  Treatment Failure and Leg Amputation Among Patients with Foot Osteomyelitis
  Reviewed By: Samuel G. Kellner, DPM
  
  Reconstruction of the Heel, Middle Foot Sole and Plantar Forefoot with the Medial Plantar Artery Perforator Flap: Clinical Experience with 28 Cases
  Reviewed By: Virginia E. Parks, DPM
  
  A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of The Fibular Nail Versus Standard Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Fixation of Ankle Fractures in Elderly Patients
  Reviewed By: Vlad Sauciuc, DPM
  
  Retrospective Comparison of the Low-Risk Ankle Rules and the Ottawa Ankle Rules in a Pediatric Population
  Reviewed By: Garret L. Strand, DPM
  
  Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon Transfer to the Navicular: Tendon-to-Tendon Repair Is Stronger Compared with Interference Screw Fixation
  Reviewed By: Annie P. Stroze, DPM
  
  Differential Motion and Compression Between the Plantaris and Achilles Tendons. A Contributing Factor to Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy?
  Reviewed By: Nam T. Tran, DPM

May 2018

• Long-Term Results After Extensive Soft-Tissue Release in Very Severe Congenital Clubfeet
  Reviewed By: Joel Ang, DPM
  
  A New Mobile Application for Standardizing Diabetic Foot Images
  Reviewed By: Najwah S. Hayman, DPM
  
  The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Gavin Lee, DPM
  
  The Effect of Time to Postoperative Weightbearing on Functional and Clinical Outcomes in Adults with a Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis
  Reviewed By: David Liou, DPM
  
  Midterm Follow-Up of Patients with Hindfoot Arthrodesis with Retrograde Compression Intramedullary Nail in Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Hindfoot
  Reviewed By: Garrett A. Melick, DPM
  
  Subchondral Bone Degradation After Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: An MRI Analysis
  Reviewed By: Stephanie Mita, DPM
  
  Predictors of Delayed Wound Healing After Successful Isolated Below-the-Knee Endovascular Intervention in Patients with Ischemic Foot Wounds
  Reviewed By: Ashmi H. Patel, DPM
  
  Three-Year Follow-Up of a Trial of Close Contact Casting vs. Surgery for Initial Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Older Adults
  Reviewed By: Phillip M. Savage, DPM
  
  Biomechanical Factors Associated with Achilles Tendinopathy and Medial Tibal Stress Syndrome in Runners
  Reviewed By: Daniel Stewart, DPM
  
  Optimization of Surgical Outcome in Lower-Extremity Nerve Decompression Surgery
  Reviewed By: Andrew Yang, DPM

April 2018

• Allgöwer-Donati Versus Vertical Mattress Suture Technique Impact on Perfusion in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Using Intraoperative Angiography
  Reviewed By: Vanessa Cardenas, DPM  

  Functional Outcomes of Symptomatic Implant Removal Following Ankle Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
  Reviewed By: Anson Chu, DPM
  
  A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label, Single-Arm Clinical Trial for Treatment of Chronic Complex Diabetic Foot Wounds with Exposed Tendon and/or Bone: Positive Clinical Outcomes of Viable Cryopreserved Human Placental Membrane
  Reviewed By: Rebecca V. DeSimone, DPM
  
  Influence of Multidrug-Resistant Organism on the Outcome of Diabetic Foot Infection
  Reviewed By: Ajay K. Ghai, DPM
  
  Pilot Assessment of the Angiosome Concept by Intraoperative Fluorescence Angiography After Tibial Bypass Surgery
  Reviewed By: Timothy D. Greene, DPM
  
  The Dangers of Electrosurgical Smoke to Operating Room Personnel: A Review
  Reviewed By: Todd A. Hasenstein, DPM

  Reconstruction for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: Comparison of Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Transfer Versus V-Y Advancement
  Reviewed by: Jonathan Lee, DPM
  
  Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Comparison Between Weightbearing and Nonweightbearing Measurements Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
  Reviewed By: Laura Y. Lee, DPM
  
  Reverse Sural Flap for Ankle and Heel Soft-Tissues Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Wesley Maurice Leong, DPM
  
  Open Treatment of Ankle Fracture as Inpatient Increases Risk of Complication
  Reviewed By: Jenna M. Lohre, DPM
  
  Effect of Posterior Malleolus Fracture on Syndesmotic Reduction: A Cadaveric Study
  Reviewed By: Spruha Magodia, DPM
  
  Added Value of Preoperative Computed Tomography for Determining Cartilage Degeneration in Patients with Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome
  Reviewed By: Sara A. Naguib, DPM
  
  Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Cardiac Devices
  Reviewed By: Kevin P. Patel, DPM
  
  Epidemiology of Navicular Injury at the NFL Combine and Their Impact on an Athlete's Prospective NFL Career
  Reviewed By: Blayne K. Patton, DPM
  
  Comparison of Treatment Outcomes of Arthrodesis and Two Generations of Ankle Replacement Implants 
  Reviewed By: Kyung Seo, DPM
  
  Randomized Trial Comparing Suture Button with Single Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesmotic Injury
  Reviewed By: Shyam A. Sheth, DPM
  
  Effect of Antibiotic Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infections Following Removal of Orthopaedic Implants Used for Treatment of Foot, Ankle and Lower-Leg Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By:  Hyun W. Shim, DPM
  
  Toe Pressures Are Superior to Duplex Parameters in Predicting Wound Healing following Toe and Foot Amputations
  Reviewed By: Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
  
  Incidence and Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fracture: A Retrospective Multicenter Study
  Reviewed By: Paul J. Whitehouse, DPM

March 2018

• Antibiotics and Open Fractures of The Lower Extremity: Less Is More
  Reviewed By: Devon W. Consul, DPM
  
  Trends in Complication Rates Following Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Candice N. Cooper, DPM
  
  Mid- to Long-Term Results of Total Ankle Replacement In Patients with Hemophilic Arthropathy: A 10-Year Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Joseph M. Greschner, DPM
  
  Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity: Comparison Between Weightbearing and Nonweightbearing Measurements Using Cone-Bean Computed Tomography
  Reviewed By: Chandana Halaharvi, DPM
  
  Sports and Recreational Activities Following Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Jason P. Havey, DPM
  
  Added Value of Preoperative Computed Tomography for Determining Cartilage Degeneration in Patients with Osteochondral Lesions of the Talar Dome
  Reviewed By: Kurt A. Kibler, DPM
  
  Randomized Trial Comparing Suture Button with Single Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesmosis Injury
  Reviewed By: Rona W. Law, DPM
  
  Comparative Study of Surgical and Conservative Treatments for Fifth Metatarsal Base Avulsion Fractures (Type I) in Young Adults or Athletes
  Reviewed By: Vincent H. Mandas, DPM
  
  In-Hospital Complications Following Ankle Arthrodesis Versus Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Stephanie P. Means, DPM
  
  Implant Failure Rates and Cost Analysis of Contoured Locking Versus Conventional Plate Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures
  Reviewed By: Marcus P. Richardson, DPM
  
  Ultrasound Characteristics of the Achilles Tendon in Tophaceous Gout: A Comparison with Age- and Sex-Matched Controls
  Reviewed By: Nisha N. Shah, DPM
  
  Therapeutic Effects of Doxycycline on the Quality of Repaired and Unrepaired Achilles Tendons
  Reviewed By: Eric So, DPM
  
  Comparison of Treatment Outcomes of Arthrodesis and Two Generations of Ankle Replacement Implants
  Reviewed By: Tyler J. Veldkamp, DPM
  
  Comparison of the Outcome of Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis with Moderate and Severe Varus Malalignment and That with Neutral Alignment
  Reviewed By: Michelle L. Winder, DPM

February 2018

• Effect of High-Volume Injection; Platelet-Rich Plasma and Sham Treatment in Chronic Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Prospective Study
  Reviewed By: Vikram A. Bala, DPM
  
  Exercise Interventions for the Improvement of Falls-Related Outcomes Among Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
  Reviewed By: Lisa D. Breshears, DPM
  
  Effect of Oral Pregabalin as Preemptive Analgesic in Patients Undergoing Lower-Limb Orthopaedic Surgeries Under Spinal Anaesthesia
  Reviewed By: Cathy T. Chuang, DPM
  
  Suture Button Fixation Versus Syndesmotic Screws in Supination-External Rotation Type 4 Injuries: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
  Reviewed By: Jeffrey M. Demian, DPM
  
  Lower Complication Rate and Faster Return to Sports in Patients with Acute Syndesmotic Rupture Treated with a New Knotless Suture Button Device
  Reviewed By: Patrick M. Donovan, DPM
  
  Impact of Computed Tomography on Operative Planning for Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolus
  Reviewed By: Albert A. Elhiani, DPM
  
  Muscle Deficits in Rheumatoid Arthritis Contribute to Inferior Cortical Bone Structure and Trabecular Bone Mineral Density
  Reviewed By: Matthew Fernandez, DPM
  
  Comparison of Treatment Outcomes of Arthrodesis and Two Generations of Ankle Replacement Implants
  Reviewed By: Gregory A. Foote, DPM
  
  Intraoperative Frozen Section Histology: Matched for Musculoskeletal Infection Society Criteria
  Reviewed By: Richard C. Harris III, DPM

  Multimodal Analgesia in Foot and Ankle Surgery
  Reviewed By: Amanda M. Kohut, DPM
  
  Intramedullary and Intra-Osseous Arthrodesis of the Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint 
  Reviewed By: Isin Mustafa, DPM
  
  Efficiency of Locking-Plate Fixation in Isolated Talonavicular Fusion
  Reviewed By: Keval G. Parikh, DPM
  
  The Effect of Foot Exercises on Wound Healing in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with a Foot Ulcer
  Reviewed By: Michael J. Price, DPM
  
  Biomechanical Comparison of Intramedullary Fibular Nail Versus Plate and Screw Fixation
  Reviewed By: Pegah Samouhi, DPM
  
  Generalized Ligamentous Laxity Is an Independent Predictor of Poor Outcomes After the Modified Broström Procedure for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Nathanael T. Smith, DPM
  
  Outcomes and Complications of Percutaneous Versus Open Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Mark Vaughn, DPM

January 2018

• Pain Relief After Operative Treatment of an Extremity Fracture: A Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial 
  Reviewed By: Jessica Brodie, DPM
  

  Correlating Preoperative MRI Measurements of Metatarsal Osteomyelitis with Surgical Clear Margins Reveals the Need from 1 Centimeter Resection Margin 
  Reviewed By: David Cheskis, DPM
  
  Anatomical Reconstruction of the Fourth Brachymetatarsia with One-Stage Iliac Bone and Cartilage Cap Grafting 
  Reviewed By: Peter A. Ferrante, DPM

  Anatomic Delineation of Tarsal Tunnel Innervation via Ultrasonography 
  Reviewed By: Michael Huchital, DPM
  
  Concurrent Arthroscopic Osteochondral Lesion Treatment and Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Has No Substantial Effect on the Outcome of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability 
  Reviewed By: Nooreen Ibrahim, DPM
  
  Sports and Recreational Activities Following Total Ankle Replacement 
  Reviewed By: Christopher A. Jules, DPM
  
  Bioabsorbable Magnesium Versus Standard Titanium Compression Screws for Fixation of Distal Metatarsal Osteotomies: Three-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial 
  Reviewed By: Jason Kim, DPM
  
  Professional Athletes' Return to Play and Performance After Operative Repair of an Achilles Tendon Rupture 
  Reviewed By: Lenny Nguyen, DPM
  
  A Radiologic Classification of Talocalcaneal Coalitions Based on 3D Reconstruction 
  Reviewed By: Brian Schenavar, DPM
  
  Functional Outcome After Calcaneus Fractures: A Comparison Between Polytrauma Patients and Isolated Fractures 
  Reviewed By: Jonathan Shih, DPM
  
  Heel-Rise Height Deficit One Year After Achilles Tendon Rupture Relates to Changes in Ankle Biomechanics Six Years After Injury 
  Reviewed By: Garret L. Strand, DPM
  
  Five-Year Outcomes After Treatment for Acute Instability of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Using a Suture Button Fixation System 
  Reviewed By: Anne P. Stroze, DPM

2017

December 2017

• A Prospective Study on the Effect of Sport Specialization on Lower-Extremity Injury Rates in High School Athletes
  Reviewed By: Jason N. Birkel, DPM
  
  A Prospective Study of Four Total Ankle Arthroplasty Implants by Non-Designer Investigators
  Reviewed By: Christopher L. Clement, DPM
  
  Performance and Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair in National Football League Players
  Reviewed By: Kyle D. Durfey, DPM
  
  Medial External Fixation for Staged Treatment of Closed Calcaneus Fractures: Surgical Technique and Case Series
  Reviewed By: Catlea M. Gorman, DPM
  
  Habitual Minimalist Shod Running Biomechanics and the Acute Response to Running Barefoot
  Reviewed By: Stacey Helland, DPM
  
  Subradiographic Foot and Ankle Fractures and Bone Contusions Detected by MRI in Elite Ice Hockey Players
  Reviewed By: Brian Hiapo, DPM
  
  A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Dexamethasone and Clonidine as Adjuvants to a Ropivacaine Sciatic Popliteal Block for Foot Surgery
  Reviewed By: Amanda L. Killeen, DPM
  
  Bone-Block Arthrodesis Procedure in Failures of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Replacement
  Reviewed By: Rosabel Loya, DPM
  
  Hindfoot Arthritis Progression and Arthrodesis Risk After Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Samantha A. Luer, DPM
  
  Postoperative Fever in Orthopaedic Surgery: How Effective is the "Fever Workup?"
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth F. Neubauer, DPM
  
  Angiographic Assessment of Atherosclerotic Load at the Lower Extremity in Patients with Diabetic Foot and Charcot Neuro-Arthropathy
  Reviewed By: David M. Pagnanelli, Jr., DPM
  
  Percutaneous Treatment of Hallux Valgus: What's the Evidence? A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Kelly C. Parks, DPM
  
  Debridement and Functional Rehabilitation for Achilles Tendon Infection Following Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Sandeep P. Patel, DPM
  
  Compression Stockings in the Management of Fractures of the Ankle: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Riley L. Pett, DPM
  
  Quantification of the Ossification of the Lateral Cuneiform in the Feet of Young Children with Unilateral Congenital Talipes Equinovarus
  Reviewed By: Lauren E. Pruner, DPM
  
  Rate of and Risk Factors for Intermediate-Term Reoperation After Ankle Fracture Fixation: A Population-Based Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Heather H. Schaefbauer, DPM
  
  The Recognition and Incidence of Peroneal Tendon Dislocation Associated with a Fracture of the Talus
  Reviewed By: Riddhi M. Shah, DPM
  
  Tendon Length, Calf Muscle Atrophy and Strength Deficit After Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
  Reviewed By: Ryan Supon, DPM

November 2017

• "One-Step" Bone Marrow-Derived Cells Transplantation and Joint Debridement for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Ankle Osteoarthritis: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes at 36 Months 
  Reviewed By: Stephen F. Alayli, DPM
  
  Activity Level and Function Two Years After Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair: A Comparison Between Arthroscopic Repair and Open Repair Procedures
  Reviewed By: Jamey A. Allen, DPM
  
  Fat Graft and Bone Wax Interposition Provides Better Functional Outcomes and Lower Reossification Rates Than Extensor Digitorum Brevis After Calcaneonavicular Coalition Resection
  Reviewed By: Joel Ang, DPM
  
  Similar Anatomical Reduction and Lower Complication Rates with the Sinus Tarsi Approach Compared with the Extended Lateral Approach in Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures 
  Reviewed By: Meltem Ates, DPM
  
  Endoscopic Versus Open Excision of Os Trigonum for the Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome in an Athletic Population. A Randomized Controlled Study with Five-Year Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Najwah S. Hayman, DPM
  
  Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for Onychomycosis: Validity and Potential Application
  Reviewed By: David Liou, DPM
  
  Systematic Quantification of Stabilizing Effects of Subtalar Joint Soft-Tissue Constraints in a Novel Cadaveric Model
  Reviewed By: Garrett A. Melick, DPM
  
  Effect of Postoperative Toradol Administration on Bone Healing After Ankle Fracture Fixation
  Reviewed By: Adam J. Oxios, DPM
  
  Soleus Atrophy Is Common After the Nonsurgical Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Functional Treatments
  Reviewed By: Raffaella R. Pascarella, DPM
  
  Active Controlled Motion in Early Rehabilitation Improves Outcome After Ankle Fractures: A Randomized Control Trial
  Reviewed By: Viraj Rathnayake, DPM
  
  Medial Clamp Tine Positioning Affects Ankle Syndesmosis Malreduction
  Reviewed By: Calvin J. Rushing, DPM

October 2017

• Similar Anatomical Reduction and Lower Complication Rates with the Sinus Tarsi Approach Compared with the Extended Lateral Approach in Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures
  Reviewed By: Christopher J. Betrus, DPM
  
  Fragility Fractures of the Ankle in the Elderly: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Verses Tibio-Talo-Calcaneal Nailing: Short-Term Results of a Prospective Randomized-Controlled Study
  Reviewed By: Geoffrey B. Cady, DPM
  
  Surgical Treatment of Stage II Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction: 10-Year Clinical and Radiographic Results
  Reviewed By: Anthony M. Chesser, DPM
  
  Recurrence of Hallux Valgus Can Be Predicted from Immediate Postoperative Nonweightbearing Radiographs
  Reviewed By: Ellen B. Colgan, DPM; Emily Keeter, DPM
  
  Tracking Cumulative Radiation Exposure in Orthopaedic Surgeons and Residents: What Dose Are We Getting?
  Reviewed By: Christopher J. Forsbach, DPM
  
  Does Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Influence Subjacent Bacterial Growth? A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Travis M. Johnson, DPM
  
  The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3)
  Reviewed By: Leslie Joseph, DPM
  
  Fluoroscopy-Guided Reduction and Fibular Nail Fixation to Manage Unstable Ankle Fractures in Patients with Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Anne M. Maestas, DPM; Robert A. Djali, DPM
  
  Activity Level and Function Two Years After Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair: A Comparison Between Arthroscopic Repair and Open Repair Procedures
  Reviewed By: Timothy P. McConn, DPM
  
  Serial Radiographs Do Not Change the Clinical Course of Nonoperative Stable OTA/AO 44-B1 Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Andrew J. Ott, DPM
  
  Ratio of Range of Motion of the Ankle and Surrounding Joints After Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth P. Parry, DPM
  
  Safety, Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness of Tranexamic Acid in Orthopaedic Surgery
  Reviewed By: Jay J. Patel, DPM; Joshua Rawa, DPM
  
  Survival of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR): Results of 10 to 19 Years Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Sham J. Persaud, DPM
  
  Soleus Atrophy Is Common After the Nonsurgical Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Functional Treatments
  Reviewed By: Cason M. Quinn, DPM
  
  Ankle Arthroscopy: An Update
  Reviewed By: Brittany R. Staples, DPM; Neil A. Ermitano, DPM
  
  Gravity Stress Radiographs and the Effect of Ankle Position on Deltoid Ligament Integrity and Medial Clear Space Measurements
  Reviewed By: Hassan M. Usmani, DPM
  
  Change in Talar Translation in the Coronal Plane After Mobile-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement and Its Association with Lower-Limb and Hindfoot Alignment
  Reviewed By: Joshua J. Wilder, DPM
  
  Association of the Modified Frailty Index with 30-Day Surgical Readmission
  Reviewed By: Jesse R. Wolfe, DPM

September 2017

• Potential of Circulatory Procalcitonin as a Biomarker Reflecting Inflammation among South Indian Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Joshua D. Adams, DPM
  
  Outcomes of Prolotherapy for Intra-tendinous Achilles Tears: A Case Series
  Reviewed By: Anish Y. Amin, DPM
  
  Functional Outcomes Post Lisfranc Injury - Transarticular Screws, Dorsal Bridge Plating or Combination Treatment?
  Reviewed By: Aniela Cordoba, DPM
  
  Enhanced Removal of Phenol with Lidocaine vs Alcohol: An In Vitro Study
  Reviewed By: Kevin Garfield, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Assisted Ankle Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Study of 32 Cases
  Reviewed By: Sarah L. Hilton, DPM
  
  Anatomical Footprint of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon: Surgical Implications for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Meghan Hurley, DPM 
  
  Ratio of Range of Motion of the Ankle and Surrounding Joints after Total Ankle Replacement: A Radiographic Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Ryan D. Moss, DPM
  
  Podiatry Intervention Versus Usual Care to Prevent Falls in Care Homes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (the PIRFECT Study)
  Reviewed By: Sharon M. Overall, DPM
  
  Recurrence of Hallux Valgus Can be Predicted from Immediate Postoperative Non-Weight-Bearing Radiograph Radiographs
  Reviewed By: Riley Rampton, DPM
  
  Heal Rate of Metatarsal Fractures: A Propensity-matching Study of Patients Treated with Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) vs. Surgical and Other Treatments
  Reviewed By: Jeffrey E. Stych, DPM
  
  Complications and Functional Outcomes After Pantalar Dislocation
  Reviewed By: Eric L. Woolley, DPM

August 2017

• Corticosteroid Injection for Morton's Neuroma with or Without Ultrasound Guidance: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Michelle L. Dole, DPM
  
  Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Tendon Sheath Injections in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A 10-Year Single-Center Retrospective Study
  Reviewed By: Jason P. Havey, DPM
  
  Value of Stress Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Chronic Ankle Instability Compared to Manual Anterior Drawer Test, Stress Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopy
  Reviewed By: Stephanie P. Means, DPM
  
  Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures in Pain Medicine: A Review of Anatomy, Sonoanatomy and Procedures Part VI: Ankle Joint
  Reviewed By: Ashton J. Nelsen, DPM
  
  Differential Impact of Bypass Surgery and Angioplasty on Angiosome-Targeted Infrapopliteal Revascularization
  Reviewed By: Elizabeth A. Sanders, DPM
  
  Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling with Percutaneous Paratenon Decompression for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
  Reviewed By: Matthew Tschudy, DPM
  
  Acute Ultrasonography Investigation to Predict Reruptures and Outcomes in Patients with an Achilles Tendon Rupture
  Reviewed By: Tyler J. Veldkamp, DPM
  
  Mini-Invasive Floating Metatarsal Osteotomy for Resistant or Recurrent Neuropathic Plantar Metatarsal Head Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Amy A. Wong, DPM

July 2017

• Foot Syndactyly: A Clinical and Demographic Analysis 
   Reviewed By: Jana Balas, DPM

  Complications and Functional Outcomes After Pantalar Dislocation
  Reviewed By: Natalia Cardona, DPM
  
  Ratio of Range of Motion of the Ankle and Surrounding Joints After Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Kristopher P. Jerry, DPM
  
  Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Using the Distally Based Sural Artery Flap Versus the Medial Plantar Flap: A Comparative Study
  Reviewed By: Candace J. Masso, DPM
  
  Randomized Controlled Trial on Effectiveness of Intermittent Serial Casting on Spastic Equinus Foot in Children with Cerebral Palsy After Botulinum Toxin-A Treatment
  Reviewed By: Sohan P. Patel, DPM
  
  Anatomical Reconstruction of the Fourth Brachymetatarsia with One-Stage Iliac Bone and Cartilage Cap Grafting
  Reviewed By: Emily Sanphy, DPM
  
  Vascularized Pedicle Bone-Grafting from the Cuboid for Talar Osteonecrosis: Results of a Novel Salvage Procedure
  Reviewed By: Vilayvanh Saysoukha, DPM, MS
  
  Peroneal Flap: Clinical Application and Cadaveric Study
  Reviewed By: Michelle T. Suh, DPM

June 2017

• Dynamic Stress Testing Is Unnecessary for Unimalleolar Supination-External Rotation Ankle Fractures with Minimal Fracture Displacement on Lateral Radiographs
  Reviewed By: Mohomad Al-Sawah, DPM
  
  Ulcer Piercing: A Novel Drainage Technique for Patients Living with Diabetes and Complicated Foot
  Reviewed By: Brian C. Carbonell, DPM
  
  The Effectiveness of Felt Padding for Offloading Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers, At Baseline and After One Week of Wear
  Reviewed By: Ahmad T. Elhaouli, DPM
  
  Congenital Idiopathic Talipes Equinovarus Before and After Walking Age: Observations and Strategy of Treatment from a Series of 88 Cases
  Reviewed By: Stephanie R. Florence, DPM
  
  Effect of Local Insulin Injection on Wound Vascularization in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Tyler C. Floyd, DPM
  
  Local Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures at High Risk of Infection: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial (VANCO Study)
  Reviewed By: JennaLou Hollnagel, DPM
  
  The Use of Local Vancomycin Powder in Degenerative Spine Surgery
  Reviewed By: Harshil Patel, DPM
  
  Perceived Social Support Moderates the Relationship Between Activities of Daily Living and Depression After Lower-Limb Loss
  Reviewed By: Sneha Anil Patel, DPM
  
  An Analysis of Two Fusion Methods for the Treatment of Osteomyelitis Following Fractures About the Ankle
  Reviewed By: Priya Samant, DPM
  
  Microsurgical Reconstruction of Traumatic Lower-Extremity Defects in the Pediatric Population
  Reviewed By: Meaghan C. Stoinski, DPM
  
  Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Foot Clinically Mimicking Plantar Fibromatosis
  Reviewed By: Kevin Tootle, DPM
  
  Is the Arthroscopic Transillumination Test Effective in Localizing the Superficial Peroneal Nerve?
  Reviewed By: Wyatt I. Wiedenfeld, DPM

May 2017

• Dynamic Stress Testing Is Unnecessary for Unimalleolar Supination-External Rotation Ankle Fractures with Minimal Fracture Displacement on Lateral Radiographs
  Reviewed By: Vanessa Cardenas, DPM
  
  Carbondioxide-Aided Angiography Decreases Contrast Volume and Preserves Kidney Function in Peripheral Vascular Interventions
  Reviewed By: Amanda L. Crowell, DPM
  
  Uphill Walking: Biomechanical Demand on the Lower Extremities of Obese Adolescents
  Reviewed By: Jordan P. Deliman, DPM
  
  Efficacy and Safety of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Timothy D. Greene, DPM
  
  Revascularization Surgery: Its Efficacy for Limb Salvage in Diabetic Foot
  Reviewed By: Todd A. Hasenstein, DPM
  
  Close Contact Casting vs. Surgery for Initial Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Older Adults: A Randomized Control Trial
  Reviewed By: Michael F. Kelly, DPM
  
  Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Clean Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Shawn B. Khademi, DPM
  
  Partial Calcanectomy and Ilizarov External Fixation May Reduce Amputation Need in Severe Diabetic Ulcers
  Reviewed By: Jenna M. Lohre, DPM
  
  How to Get to the Distal Posterior Tibial Malleolus? A Cadaveric Anatomic Study Defining the Access Corridors Through Three Different Approaches
  Reviewed By: Whitney Ellis McConnell, DPM
  
  Association Between Diabetes, Obesity and Short-Term Outcomes Among Patients Surgically Treated for Ankle Fracture
  Reviewed By: Sara A. Naguib, DPM
  
  Evaluation of First-Ray Mobility in Patients with Hallux Valgus Using Weightbearing CT and a 3-D Analysis System
  Reviewed By: Kevin P. Patel, DPM
  
  Effect of Oral Nutritional Supplementation on Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Julie K. Riley, DPM
  
  Early Weightbearing and Range of Motion Versus Nonweightbearing and Immobilization After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Laura E. Sansosti, DPM
  
  Donor Site Morbidity After Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Using Anterior Half of the Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft
  Reviewed By: Benjamin M. Saviet, DPM
  
  3-D Computer Modeling of Malunited Posterior Malleolar Fracture: Effect of Fragment Size and Offset on Ankle Stability, Contact Pressure and Pattern
  Reviewed By: Kyung I. Seo, DPM
  
  Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasty  Clinical Results at a Mean of 5.2 Years in 78 Patients by a Single Surgeon
  Reviewed By: Shyam A. Sheth, DPM

April 2017

• Ultrasound-Guided Gastrocnemius Recession: A New Ultra-Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique 
  Reviewed By: Ben Blodgett, DPM
  
  A Randomized Controlled Study to Compare Conventional and Evidence-Based Treatment Protocols in Fresh Compound Fractures
  Reviewed By: Russell Carlson, DPM
  
  Recurrent Advanced Lower-Extremity Lymphedema Following Initial Successful Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer: A Clinical and Histopathological Analysis
  Reviewed By: Alexander D. Garza, DPM
  
  Quality of Life in Bilateral vs. Unilateral End-Stage Ankle Arthritis and Outcomes of Bilateral vs. Unilateral Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Timothy A. Graeser, DPM
  
  Managing Missed Lower-Extremity Compartment Syndrome in the Physiologically Stable Patient: A Systematic Review and Lessons from a Level I Trauma Center
  Reviewed By: Rai Kang, DPM
  
  Surgical Treatment of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Patients
  Reviewed By: Lara Kozin, DPM
  
  Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Acute Lower-Extremity Compartment Syndrome at a Major Trauma Hospital
  Reviewed By: Alissa Kuizinas, DPM
  
  Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs. Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparative Analysis of Arc of Movement and Functional Outcomes
  Reviewed By: Caitlin Miner, DPM
  
  Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with Headless Compression Screws
  Reviewed By: Hima Patel, DPM
  
  The Impact of Lifestyle Risk Factors on the Rate of Infection After Surgery for a Fracture of the Ankle
  Reviewed By: Sarah Richards, DPM
  
  Allgower-Donati vs. Vertical Mattress Suture Technique Impact of Perfusion in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Using Intraoperative Angiography
  Reviewed By: Kyler Thomas, DPM
  
  Incidence and Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Elite Collegiate Athletes
  Reviewed By: Brett P. Vessell, DPM

March 2017

• Estimation of Drug Absorption in Antibiotic-Soaked Bone Grafts
  Reviewed By: John Borzok, DPM
  
  The Association Between Mild Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in General Surgery Patients
  Reviewed By: Sarah J. Daigle, DPM
  
  Outcomes of One Straight-Line Flow with and Without Pedal Arch in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Caleb Davis, DPM
  
  Incidence and Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Elite Collegiate Athletes
  Reviewed By: John Dresser, DPM
  
  Clinical Effects of Single or Double Tibial Artery Revascularization in Critical Limb Ischemia Patients with Tissue Loss
  Reviewed By: Melissa Millili, DPM
  
  Preoperative Radiography Versus Computed Tomography for Surgical Planning for Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Alan C. Stuto, DPM
  
  Shorter Recovery Can Be Achieved from Using Walking Boot After Operative Treatment of an Ankle Fracture
  Reviewed By: Brandon Tucker, DPM
  
  Free Medial Plantar Flap Connection with a Posterior Tibial Artery Flap in Reconstruction of Fore-Mid Foot Skin Defect
  Reviewed By: Meredith Ward, DPM
  
  Clinical Outcomes of Nonunions of Hindfoot and Ankle Fusions
  Reviewed By: Carolyn Winters, DPM
  
  Toward a More Robust Prediction of Pulmonary Embolism in Trauma Patients: A Risk Assessment Model Based on 38,000 Patients
  Reviewed By: Lisa Zhang, DPM

February 2017

• Not All Patients with Critical Limb Ischaemia Require Revascularization

  Reviewed By: Adam J. Badaczewski, DPM

   Incidence of Reoperation and Wound Dehiscence in Patients Treated for Peroneal Tendon Dislocations: Comparison Between Osteotomy versus Soft-Tissue Procedures
  Reviewed By: Ashley Finn, DPM

  Randomized, Prospective Comparison of Bioabsorbable and Steel Screw Fixation of Lisfranc Injuries
  Reviewed By: Jordan Hoachlander, DPM

January 2017

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Talar Dislocation Fractures Illustrated by Three Case Reports and Review of Literature
  Reviewed By: Alex Button, DPM
  
  Adipofascial Fold-Down Flaps Based on the Posterior Tibial Artery Perforator to Cover the Medial Foot and Ankle Defects
  Reviewed By: Kelley Rouse, DPM

2016

December 2016

• A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Corey Bess, DPM
  
  Modified Broström Procedure for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability in Patients with Generalized Joint Laxity
  Reviewed By: Anson Chu, DPM
  
  Trends in Complication Rates Following Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: James Foster, DPM
  
  Talar Osteonecrosis Related to Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Natural Evolution from Early to Late Stages
  Reviewed By: Chandana Halaharvi, DPM
  
  Ponseti Treatment of Rigid Residual Deformity in Congenital Clubfoot After Walking Age
  Reviewed By: Cailin Makar, DPM
  
  Association Between Achilles Tightness and Lower Extremity Injury in Children
  Reviewed By: Vincent Mandas, DPM
  
  Safety and Outcomes of Inpatient Compared with Outpatient Surgical Procedures for Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Huy Nguyen, DPM
  
  Predictors of Nonunion and Infectious Complications in Patients with Posttraumatic Subtalar Arthrodesis
  Reviewed By: Chetapon Nopachinda, DPM
  
  A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Dexamethasone and Clonidine as Adjuvants to a Ropivacaine Sciatic Popliteal Block for Foot Surgery
  Reviewed By: Jessica L. Olson, DPM
  
  Membrane Induced Osteogenesis in the Management of Posttraumatic Bone Defects
  Reviewed By: Nathaniel Preston, DPM
  
  A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Patients Treated Surgically with a Static or Dynamic Implant for Acute Ankle Syndesmosis Rupture
  Reviewed By: Kevin Renner, DPM
  
  Percutaneous External Fixator Pins with Bactericidal Micron-Thin sol-gel Films for the Prevention of Pin Tract Infection
  Reviewed By: Marcus Richardson, DPM
  
  A New Approach for Reconstruction of Diabetic Foot Wounds Using the Angiosome and Supermicrosurgery Concept
  Reviewed By: Nisha N. Shah, DPM
  
  Return to Training and Playing After Acute Lisfranc Injuries in Elite Professional Soccer and Rugby Players
  Reviewed By: Eric So, DPM
  
  Does Open Reduction and Internal Fixation versus Primary Arthrodesis Improve Patient Outcomes for Lisfranc Trauma? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Matthew Wilson, DPM

November 2016

• Subcutaneous Pedicle V-Y Flap for Release of Incomplete Congenital Syndactyly
  Reviewed By: Yana Akselrud, DPM
  
  Ischemic Limb Gangrene with Pulses
  Reviewed By: Jessica Brodie, DPM
  
  The Importance of Sufficient Graft Material in Achieving Foot or Ankle Fusion
  Reviewed By: David Farnen, DPM
  
  Outcomes of Lisfranc Injuries in the National Football League
  Reviewed By: Peter Ferrante, DPM
  
  A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Sam Gervais, DPM
  
  Radiographic Anatomy of the Pediatric Lisfranc Joint
  Reviewed By: Catlea M. Gorman, DPM
  
  Blood Glucose Levels Following Intra-Articular Steroid Injections in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Mark Goss, DPM
  
  Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis with Botulinum Toxin: A Randomized, Controlled Study
  Reviewed By: Fahd Moeez, DPM
  
  The Role of Outpatient Visit After Operative Treatment of Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Heather Schaefbauer, DPM
  
  A Novel Algorithm for Isolated Weber B Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 51 Nonsurgically Treated Patients
  Reviewed By: Katherine R. Schnell, DPM

October 2016

• Clinical Outcomes and Development of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Two to 24 Years After Surgical Treatment of Tarsometatarsal Joint Complex Injuries
  Reviewed By: Cherreen Tawancy, DPM
  
  Gait Patterns in Children with Limb Length Discrepancy
  Reviewed By: Matthew Snow, DPM
  
  A Novel Algorithm for Isolated Weber B Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 51 Nonsurgically Treated Patients
  Reviewed By: Julie Rosner, DPM
  
  Direct Repair of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using Scar Tissue Located Between the Tendon Stumps
  Reviewed By: Kayla O'Malley, DPM
  
  Percutaneous Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture in Athletic Population
  Reviewed By: Isin Mustafa, DPM
  
  Debridement and Functional Rehabilitation for Achilles Tendon Infection Following Tendon Repair
  Reviewed By: Mary Martin, DPM
  
  Risk Factors for Foot Amputation in Patients Hospitalized for Diabetic Foot Infection
  Reviewed By: Yerusalem Lanier, DPM
  
  The Importance of Sufficient Graft Material in Achieving Foot or Ankle Fusion
  Reviewed By: Rachel Hutchins, DPM
  
  Cortical Bone Thickness of the Distal Part of the Tibia Predicts Bone Mineral Density
  Reviewed By: Samuel Hall, DPM
  
  Autologous Fat Grafting for Pedal Fat Pad Atrophy: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Daniel Halayko, DPM
  
  Postoperative Pain and Preemptive Local Anesthetic Infiltration in Hallux Valgus Surgery
  Reviewed By: Farid Didari, DPM
  
  Talar Osteonecrosis Related to Adult Sickle Cell Disease: Natural Evolution from Early to Late Stages
  Reviewed By: Jeffrey Demian, DPM
  
  Correcting of Pronated Feet Reduce Skeletal Muscle Injury in Young Women with Biomechanical Abnormalities
  Reviewed By: Brett Chatman, DPM
  
  Effect of Physical Therapy on Wound Healing and Quality of Life in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Paul Carroll, DPM
  
  Role of Determinants of Adherence to Off-Loading in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: A Prospective Investigation
  Reviewed By: Lisa D. Breshears, DPM

September 2016

• Direct Repair of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using Scar Tissue Located Between the Tendon Stumps
  Reviewed By: Syed A. Ahmed, DPM
  
  Autologous Fat Grafting for Pedal Fat Pad Atrophy: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
  Reviewed By: Byron Collier, DPM
  
  Rotational Dynamics of the Talus in a Normal Tibiotalar Joint as Shown by Weightbearing Computed Tomography     
  Reviewed By: Dunja Delevska, DPM
  
  Outcomes and Complications After Open Versus Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis in 121 Patients
  Reviewed By: Daniel Hansen, DPM
  
  Reconstruction of Neglected Achilles Tendon Ruptures with Gastrocnemius Flaps: Excellent Results in Long-Term Follow-Up
  Reviewed By: Timothy Karthas, DPM
  
  Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus: Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Extensive Soft-Tissue Release Procedures at Minimum Five-Year Follow-up
  Reviewed By: Elena Manning, DPM
  
  Recovery from a First-Time Lateral Ankle Sprain and the Predictors of Chronic Ankle Instability: A Prospective Cohort Analysis
  Reviewed By: Michael Matthews, DPM
  
  AbobotulinumtoxinA for Equinus Foot Deformity in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Bryon McKenna, DPM
  
  Clinical Outcomes and Development of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Two to 24 Years After Surgical Treatment of Tarsometatarsal Joint Complex Injuries
  Reviewed By: Jacqueline Prevete, DPM
  
  Effects of Implant-Associated Osteomyelitis on Cefuroxime Bone Pharmacokinetics: Assessment in a Porcine Model
  Reviewed By: Kristin Visco, DPM

August 2016

• A Single-Incision Fasciotomy for Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg
  Reviewed By: Kevin J. Denis, DPM
  
  Does the Fibula Need to Be Fixed in Complex Pilon Fractures?     
  Reviewed By: Benjamin Elgamil, DPM
  
  Clinical Outcomes and Development of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Two to 24 Years After Surgical Treatment of Tarsometatarsal Joint Complex Injuries
  Reviewed By: Adam Falivene, DPM
  
  Introduction of a New Locking Nail for Treatment of Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures
  Reviewed By: Ted C. Lai, DPM
  
  The Influence of Patient Age and Bone Mineral Density on Osteotomy Fixation Stability After Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Biomechanical Study
  Reviewed By: Ryan David Moss, DPM
  
  Tissue Bioengineering in the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus in Children with Open Physis: Preliminary Results
  Reviewed By: Zeno Pfau, DPM
  
  Minimally Invasive Versus Open Surgery for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-Analysis
  Reviewed By: Olga Shvets, DPM
  
  The Measurement and Clinical Importance of Syndesmotic Reduction After Operative Fixation of Rotational Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Abigail Smith, DPM
  
  Medial to Posterior Release Procedure After Failure of Functional Treatment in Clubfoot: A Prospective Study  
  Reviewed By: Lara Whitford, DPM
  
  Clinical and MRI Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Skeletally Immature Children
  Reviewed By: Eric Woolley, DPM

July 2016

• Multidisciplinary Approach to Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Diabetic Charcot Foot
  Reviewed By: Bret Brennan, DPM
  
  Fasciotomy for Deep Posterior Compartment Syndrome in the Lower Leg: A Prospective Study    
  Reviewed By: Colby Carlson, DPM
  
  How to Approach the Pediatric Flatfoot
  Reviewed By: Mina M. Hanna, DPM
  
  Repair of Chronic Tibialis Anterior Tendon Ruptures
  Reviewed By: Anissa Hashemi-Awwal, DPM
  
  Surgical Management for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg: A Systematic Review of the Literature
  Reviewed By: Khoa Nguyen, DPM
  
  Perioperative Vitamin D Levels Correlate with Clinical Outcomes After Ankle Fracture Fixation  
  Reviewed By: Alison Migonis, DPM
  
  Supramalleolar Osteotomy With or Without Fibular Osteotomy for Varus Ankle Arthritis
  Reviewed By: Timothy Miller, DPM
  
  Abductor Digiti Minimi Muscle Flap Transfer to Prevent Wound Healing Complications after ORIF of Calcaneal Fractures
  Reviewed By: Michelle Allen Morse, DPM
  
  Ligament Reconstruction with Single Bone Tunnel Technique for Chronic Symptomatic Subtle Injury of the Lisfranc Joint in Athletes
  Reviewed By: Raymond Lee, DPM
  
  Oral Prednisolone in Treatment of Acute Gout: A Pragmatic, Multicenter, Double Blind and Randomized Trial
  Reviewed By: Timmy Truong, DPM
  
  A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Injected Capsaicin for Pain in Morton's Neuroma
  Reviewed By: Chelsea Viola, DPM

June 2016

• Efinaconazole Topical Solution, 10 Percent, for the Treatment of Mild and Moderate Toenail Onychomycosis
  Reviewed By: Sapan H. Amin, DPM
  
  Arthroscopic Debridement of the Ankle for Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis: A Midterm Follow-up Study in Former Professional Soccer Players
  Reviewed By: Arian Ashkan, DPM
  
  Return to Sport Following Acute Lateral Ligament Repair of the Ankle in Professional Athletes
  Reviewed By: Christine Nguyen, DPM
  
  Composite Skin Grafting with Human Acellular Dermal Matrix Scaffold for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: David Collard, DPM
  
  An Ankle-Foot Orthosis With a Lateral Extension Reduces Forefoot Abduction in Subjects With Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
  Reviewed By: Steve Huynh, DPM
  
  Effects of Taping and Orthoses on Foot Biomechanics in Adults with Flat-Arched Feet
  Reviewed By: Eghosa Isa, DPM
  
  Continuous Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block Versus Single Injection Nerve Block for Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial
  Reviewed By: Todd Jaramillo, DPM
  
  Arterial Anatomy of the Posterior Tibial Nerve in the Tarsal Tunnel
  Reviewed By: Christopher Juels, DPM
  
  Effect of Naproxen Prophylaxis on Heterotrophic Ossification Following Hip Arthroscopy: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
  Reviewed By: Caroline Kiser, DPM
  
  Activity Level and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Duc Nguyen, DPM
  
  "A to P" Screw Versus Posterolateral Plate for Posterior Malleolus Fixation in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Innjea S. Park, DPM
  
  Amputation in Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Comparative Study Between Amputees and Non-Amputees With Intractable Disease
  Reviewed By: Gregory Schwartz, DPM
  
  Characteristics and Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma of the Foot
  Reviewed By: Sophia Solomon, DPM
  
  Outcomes and Complications After Open Versus Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis in 121 Patients
  Reviewed By: Ashleigh E. Wells, DPM
  
  Conversion of Tibiotalar Arthrodesis to Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: James Whelan, DPM

May 2016

• Activity Level and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction
  Reviewed By: Joseph H. Bahn, DPM
  
  Suture Button Fixation Treatment of Chronic Lisfranc Injury in Professional Dancers and High-Level Athletes
  Reviewed By: Anthony Chesser, DPM
  
  Augmented Compared with Nonaugmented Surgical Repair After Total Achilles Rupture: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial with Thirteen or More Years of Follow-up
  Reviewed By: Michael Corpuz, DPM
  
  Vascular Considerations in Foot and Ankle Free Tissue Transfer: Analysis of 231 Free Flaps
  Reviewed By: Lisa Grant-McDonald, DPM
  
  Augmented Compared with Nonaugmented Surgical Repair After Total Achilles Rupture: Results of a Prospective Randomized Trial with Thirteen or More Years of Follow-up
  Reviewed By: Michael A. Howell, DPM
  
  Débridement and Autologous Lipotransfer for Chronic Ulceration of the Diabetic Foot and Lower Limb Improves Wound Healing
  Reviewed by: Archibald J. Loch, DPM
  
  Activity Level and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction
  Reviewed by:  Timothy P. McConn, DPM
  
  Efficacy of the Modified Broström Procedure for Adolescent Patients With Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
  Reviewed By: Sham Persaud, DPM
  
  Arterial Anatomy of the Posterior Tibial Nerve in the Tarsal Tunnel
  Reviewed By: Pegah Samouhi, DPM
  
  Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Corticosteroid, and Placebo
  Reviewed By: Tamer Younan, DPM

April 2016

• Initial Correction Predicts the Need for Secondary Achilles Tendon Procedures in Patients With Idiopathic Clubfoot Treated With Ponseti Casting
  Reviewed By: David Arens, DPM
  
  Cost-effectiveness of Confirmatory Testing Before Treatment of Onychomycosis
  Reviewed By: Nicholas A. Ciotola, DPM
  
  Sonographically Guided Posterior Subtalar Joint Injections via the Sinus Tarsi Approach
  Reviewed By: Zachary Criswell, DPM
  
  Long-Term Results of Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer for Relapsed Idiopathic Clubfoot Treated with the Ponseti Method: A Follow-up of Thirty-seven to Fifty-five Years
  Reviewed By: Michelle Dole, DPM
  
  The Effectiveness of the Ponseti Method for Treating Clubfoot Associated with Arthrogryposis: Up to 8 Years Follow-up
  Reviewed By: Jason Havey, DPM
  
  Modified Ponseti Method of Treatment for Correction of Neglected Clubfoot in Older Children and Adolescents - A Preliminary Report
  Reviewed By: Ashton J. Nelsen, DPM
  
  Treatment of Clubfoot With Ponseti Method Using Semirigid Synthetic Softcast
  Reviewed By: Jackie Pham, DPM
  
  Risk Factors for Thromboembolic Events After Surgery for Ankle Fractures
  Reviewed By: Alan C. Stuto, DPM  
  
  Association Between Chronic Osteomyelitis and Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
  Reviewed By: Brandon Tucker, DPM
  
  Factors Associated With Increased Risk of Clubfoot: A Norwegian National Cohort Analysis
  Reviewed By: Tyler Veldkamp, DPM
  
  Addition of Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Autologous Platelet-Enhanced Fibrin Scaffolds in Chondral Defects: Does It Enhance Repair?
  Reviewed By: J. Adrian Wright, DPM
  
  Determinants of Survival and Major Amputation After Peripheral Endovascular Intervention for Critical Limb Ischemia
  Reviewed By: Lisa Zhang, DPM

March 2016

• Local Injection of Aminoglycosides for Prophylaxis Against Infection in Open Fractures
  Reviewed By: Samantha Baker, DPM
  
  Compliance of Patients Wearing an Orthotic Device or Orthopedic Shoes: A Systematic Review
  Reviewed By: Robert Craig, DPM
  
  A Trial of Wound Irrigation in the Initial Management of Open Fracture Wounds
  Reviewed By: Van Dao, DPM
  
  Sural Versus Perforator Flaps for Distal Medial Leg Wounds
  Reviewed By: Ryan Goldfine, DPM
  
  Conversion of Tibiotalar Arthrodesis to Total Ankle Arthroplasty
  Reviewed By: Milana Gordon, DPM
  
  Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block with Botulinum Toxin Type A for Intractable Neuropathic Pain
  Reviewed By: Melissa Hurwitz, DPM
  
  Management of End-Stage Ankle Arthritis: Cost-Utility Analysis Using Direct and Indirect Costs
  Reviewed By: Nicholas Posge, DPM
  
  Six-Week Versus Twelve-Week Antibiotic Therapy for Nonsurgically Treated Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Multicenter Open-Label Controlled Randomized Study
  Reviewed By: Ashley Varner, DPM

February 2016

• February 2016

  Kinesio Taping Does Not Decrease Swelling in Acute, Lateral Ankle Sprain of Athletes: A Randomised Trial
  Reviewed By: Jacob Bartoszek, DPM
  
  Comparison of Proximal and Distal Oblique Second Metatarsal Osteotomies with Varying Achilles Tendon Tension: Biomechanical Study in a Cadaver Model
  Reviewed By: Ali Ghorbanifarajzadeh, DPM
  
  Treatment of Chronic Plantar Ulcer of the Diabetic Foot Using an Irremovable Windowed Fiberglass Cast Boot: Prospective Study 177 Patients
  Reviewed By: Ariel Lepoff, DPM
  
  The Impact of Obesity on the Outcome of Total Ankle Replacement
  Reviewed By: Anthony Romano,