Scientific Literature Reviews Archives
Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS, Senior Editor Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH, AACFAS, Co Editor
ACFAS Scientific Literature Review Monthly offers a variety of published articles, including clinical studies, case reports, methodology and technical reports, clinical pearls, literature reviews and more. Each issue constitutes a state-of-the-art textbook chapter in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
2021
December 2021
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Rivaroxaban and Aspirin in Peripheral Artery Disease Lower Extremity Revascularization: Impact of Concomitant Clopidogrel on Efficacy and Safety
Reviewed By: Laura B. Adler, DPM
Outcomes after Nonoperatively Treated Non-Displaced Lisfranc Injury: A Retrospective Case Series of 55 Patients
Reviewed By: Joseph F. Albers, DPM
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Improves Pain and Ambulation Outcomes in Highly Comorbid Amputees
Reviewed By: Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM
The Effect of Supramalleolar Osteotomy without Marrow Stimulation for Medial Ankle Osteoarthritis: Second Look Arthroscopic Evaluation of 29 Ankles
Reviewed By: Andrea C. Batra, DPM
Surgical Site Infection After Dermatologic Procedures: Critical Reassessment of Risk Factors and Reappraisal of Rates and Causes
Reviewed By: Jacob R. Bolling, DPM
Preoperative PROMIS Physical Function Scores Predict Postoperative Outcomes Following Total Ankle Replacement
Reviewed By: Steven Cooperman, DPM
State of the Art in Treatment of Chronic Medial Ankle Instability
Reviewed By: Thomas M. Ehlers, DPM
Double Versus Triple Arthrodesis for Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Due to Stage III Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency: A Prospective Comparative Study of Two Cohorts
Reviewed By: Andrew Ganshirt, DPM
Diabetes-Related Foot Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
Reviewed By: Samuel R. Gorelik, DPM
Outcomes of Surgically Treated Fifth Metatarsal Fractures in Major League Soccer Players
Reviewed By: Jacob Harder, DPM
Long-Term Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Distally Based Sural Artery Flap: A Retrospective Case Series
Reviewed By: Aleksey Kozlov, DPM
A Comparison of Double Single Suture-Button Fixation, Suture-Button Fixation, and Screw Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Reviewed By: Husang Lee, DPM
Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: High Rate of Return to Play in the Athletic Population
Reviewed By: Weldon G. Murry, DPM
Deltoid Rupture in Ankle Fractures: To Repair or Not to Repair?
Reviewed By: Bryan Raymond, DPM
Use of Extracellular Matrix Cartilage Allograft May Improve Infill of the Defects in Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Reviewed By: David Sved, DPM
Identifying Intra-Articular Pathology with Arthroscopy Prior to Open Ankle Fracture Fixation
Reviewed By: Steven A. Tocci, DPM
A Comparison of the Modified Broström Procedure and Modified Karlsson Procedure in Treating Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reviewed By: Megan Zainer, DPM
November 2021
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Predicting Osteomyelitis in Patients Whose Initial MRI Demonstrated Bone Marrow Edema Without Corresponding T1 Signal Marrow Replacement
Reviewed By: Alyse Acciani, DPM, MPH
Ultrasonographic Features of Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Foot: A Pilot Study
Reviewed By: Brett A. Albert, DPM, MHA
The Role of Bone Scintigraphy with SPECT/CT in the Characterization and Early Diagnosis of Stage 0 Charcot Neuroarthropathy
Review By: Kelly Bier, DPM
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Silver-Impregnated Fibrous Hydrocolloid Dressings With Silver Sulfadiazine Cream Dressings for Treatment of Fracture Blisters to Determine Time to Surgical Readiness
Reviewed By: Stephanie E. Dal Porto-Kujanpaa, DPM
Diabetic Foot Infections: The Diagnostic Challenges
Reviewed By: Andrew E. Fischer, DPM
New Persistent Opioid Use After Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Reviewed By: Sarah A. Gostich, DPM
Arthroscopic All-Inside Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair with and without Inferior Extensor Retinacular Reinforcement: A Prospective Randomized Study
Reviewed By: Anne He, DPM
Return to Play After Low-Energy Lisfranc Injuries in High-Demand Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Athletes and Active Military Personnel
Reviewed By: Jessica A. Hethcoat, DPM
Tendon Transfer in Foot Drop: A Systematic Review
Reviewed By: Kelsi M. Nutter, DPM
Gait Kinematics Analysis of Flatfoot Adults
Reviewed By: Alex Pilkinton, DPM
Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Diffusion-Weighted and Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI with 18f-Fdg Pet/Ct to Differentiate Osteomyelitis from Charcot Neuro-Osteoarthropathy in Diabetic Foot
Reviewed By: Stephanie K. Ragan, DPM
The Accuracy of Toe Brachial Index and Ankle Brachial Index in the Diagnosis of Lower Limb Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reviewed By: Kase T. Rattey, DPM
The Signal Intensity of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Has Predictive Value for Determining the Arthroscopic Reparability of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament
Reviewed By: Ramez S. Sakkab, DPM
What Is the Best Evidence to Guide Management of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Reviewed By: Deep N. Shah, DPM, MBA
Comparison of White Blood Cell Scintigraphy, FDG PET/CT and MRI in Suspected Diabetic Foot Infection: Results of a Large Retrospective Multicenter Study
Reviewed By: Jeff D. Tucci, DPM
Radical Treatment of Severe Open Fractures of Extremities by Orthoplastic Surgery: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Reviewed By: Gilberto A. Vila-Arroyo, DPM
October 2021
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Surgical Management of Displaced Talus Neck Fractures: Single versus Double Approach, Screw Fixation Alone versus Screw and Plating Fixation - Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reviewed By: Justin Adame, DPM
A Novel Fixation Method for Unstable Ankle Fractures in the Elderly Using Dual Percutaneous Tibiotalar Cannulated Screws
Reviewed By: Katie J. Backstrand, DPM
Pediatric Seymour Fractures of the Toe
Reviewed By: Veronika Boulantsova, DPM
Comparison of the Effects of Reconstruction of the Lateral Ankle Ligaments Using Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis Tendon Graft
Reviewed By: Saakshi Chowdhary, DPM
A Fibular Notch Approach for the Treatment of Ankle Fractures Involving the Distal Tibial Plafond
Reviewed By: Samuel Clellen, DPM
Trends and Outcomes of Non-Traumatic Major Lower Extremity Amputations in an Irish Tertiary Referral Hospital
Reviewed By: Vincent A. Lefler, DPM
Three Weeks Versus Six Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Non-Inferiority Pilot Trial
Reviewed By: Samuel Mason, DPM
Quality of Life and Clinical Evaluation of Calcaneoplasty with a Balloon System for Calcaneal Fracture at 5 Years of Follow-Up
Reviewed By: Zohaib Moon, DPM
Prospective Evaluation of Tarsal Coalition Excision Show Significant Improvements in Pain and Function
Reviewed By: Olesya Palko, DPM
Foot Core Training to Prevent Running-Related Injuries: A Survival Analysis of a Single-Blind, Randomized Control Trial
Reviewed By: Kevan Patel, DPM
Impact of Impaired Ambulatory Capacity on the Outcomes of Peripheral Vascular Interventions among Patients with Chronic Limb-Threating Ischemia
Reviewed By: Victor J. Putz, DPM
Vancomycin Powder Use in Fractures at High Risk of Surgical Site Infection
Reviewed By: Taylor R. Tendrich, DPM
A Mid-Term Follow-Up Retrospective Evaluation of Tarsometatarsal Joint Fracture-Dislocations Treated by Closed Reduction and Percutaneous K-Wires Fixation
Reviewed By: Elie Touma, DPM
Bilateral Charcot Arthropathy Treated with Bolt-Beam Constructs in the Setting of Unilateral Foot Ulcers: A Report of Two Cases
Reviewed By: Tomas A. Trevino, DPM
September 2021
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Additional Inferior Extensor Retinaculum Augmentation After All-Inside Arthroscopic Anterior Talofibular Ligament for Chronic Ankle Instability is not Necessary
Reviewed By: Raul Aviles, DPM
Outcomes of Posterior Malleolar Fixation in Ankle Fractures in a Major Trauma Centre
Reviewed By: Garrett M. Biela, DPM
Return to Play After Low-Energy Lisfranc Injuries in High-Demand Individuals
Reviewed By: Kathryn T. Cecere, DPM
Weight Bearing Versus Non-Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Measurement in People with Diabetes: A Cross Sectional Study
Reviewed By: Joseph A. Cote, DPM
Effect of Tourniquet Use During Surgical Treatment of Open Fractures
Reviewed By: Hans C. Humrick, DPM
Effect of Early Weight Bearing on Outcomes After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
Reviewed By: Conor Ross Keeley, DPM
Prevalence of Mucocutaneous Manifestations, Oral and Palmoplantar Findings in 666 Patients with Covid-19 in A Field Hospital in Spain
Reviewed By: Amida Kuah, DPM
Do Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory or COX-2 Inhibitor Drugs Increase the Nonunion or Delayed Union Rates After Fracture Surgery? A Propensity-Score-Matched Study
Reviewed By: Jacqueline C. Lucke, DPM
Do Early Weight Bearing and Range of Motion Affect Outcomes in Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures: A systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reviewed By: Shiv Mehta, DPM
Magnetic Resonance Imaging T2* Mapping of the Talar Dome and Subtalar Joint Cartilage 3 Years After Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair or Reconstruction in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
Reviewed By: Callie Morlock, DPM
High-Stress Distribution in the Lateral Region of the Subtalar Joint in the Patient with Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
Reviewed By: Jacob M. Perkins, DPM
Immediate Weight-Bearing and Range of Motion After Internal Fixation of Selected Malleolar Fractures: A Retrospective Controlled Study
Reviewed By: Reva A. Bork, DPM
Supination Adduction Ankle Fractures are Associated with Arthritis and Poor Outcomes
Reviewed By: Rhennetta J. Bork, DPM
Factors Associated with Perioperative Opioid Demand in Lower Extremity Fractures: Does Consumption Vary by Anatomic Location?
Reviewed By: Blake T. Savage, DPM
Long-term Results of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures Treated with Minimal Invasive Surgery Using Percutaneous Screw Fixation
Reviewed By: Hendrik Ryan Tan, DPM, MHA
Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis With Lateral Ligament Stabilization for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Patients with Ankle Instability
Reviewed By: Michelle K. Yoakim, DPM
Third-Generation Minimally Invasive Chevron and Akin Osteotomies (MICA) in Hallux Valgus Surgery: 2 year follow-up of 292 Cases
Reviewed By: Hannan Zahid, DPM
August 2021
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Risk Factors for Infectious Complications After Open Fractures: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
Reviewed By: Rabeea Abbas, DPM
Ultrathin Free Flaps for Foot Reconstruction: Impact on Ambulation, Functional Recovery, and Patient Satisfaction
Reviewed By: Kristen M. Brett, DPM
Clinical Applications of Custom 3d Printed Implants in Complex Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Reviewed By: Zachary Brooks, DPM, EMT-P
The Influence of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria on Clinical Outcomes of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review
Reviewed By: Howard C. Chang, DPM
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Two-Centre, International Trial Comparing the Fibular Nail with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Unstable Ankle Fractures in Younger Patients
Reviewed By: Keegan A. Duelfer, DPM
Management of Ankle Arthritis After Severe Ankle Trauma
Reviewed By: Monica Jung, DPM
A Systematic Review of the Role of Surgical Approaches on the Outcomes of the Tibia Pilon Fracture
Reviewed By: Caroline Ko, DPM
Open Reduction and Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis for Acute Intra-articular Displaced Calcaneal Fractures
Reviewed By: Ryan J. Lerch, DPM
Open Versus Endoscopic Surgical Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement: A Meta-analysis
Reviewed By: Zachary J. Lubek, DPM
Gustillo IIIA Open Bimalleolar Fracture Dislocation of Ankle with Ipsilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Reviewed By: Garrett D. Nelson, DPM
Posterior Malleolar Fractures: A Critical Analysis Review
Reviewed By: Elizabeth Oh, DPM
Impacts of Rehabilitation Gait Training on Functional Outcomes after Tibial Nerve Transfer for Patients with Peroneal Nerve Injury: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trail
Reviewed By: Tehreem Sajjad, DPM
Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures With an Interlocking Nail (C-Nail)
Reviewed By: Chloe F. Sakow, DPM, MPH
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Closed, Displaced, Intra-Articular Fractures of the Calcaneus: Long-Term Follow-Up from the Heft Randomized Controlled Trial
Reviewed By: Stuardo Trigueros, DPM
Calcaneal Fractures: 3d-Printing Model to Assist Spatial Weaving of Percutaneous Screws Versus Conventional Open Fixation-A Retrospective Cohort Study
Reviewed By: Raddison Veater, DPM
July 2021
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Optimizing Safety for Surgical Patients Undergoing Interhospital Transfer
Reviewed By: Stephanie N. Campbell, DPM
Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation with Autologous Bone Grafting of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Adolescents: Patient-Reported Outcomes with a Median Follow-Up of 6 Years
Reviewed By: John R. Constantino, DPM
Concurrent Internal Fixation and Soft Tissue Reconstruction by Distally Based Sural Flap: A Practicable Scheme for Complex Distal Tibial Fractures
Reviewed By: Clint Jiroux, DPM, MS
Do We Really Need to Worry About Calcaneocuboid Subluxation During Lateral Column Lengthening for Planovalgus Foot Deformity?
Reviewed By: Chandler J. Ligas, DPM
Efficacy of Low-Level Light Therapy for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Reviewed By: Brian A. Loring, DPM
Diabetic Pilon Fractures: Are They as Bad as We Think?
Reviewed By: Joshua P. Manning, DPM
Lesion Size May Predict Return to Play in Young Elite Athletes Undergoing Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Reviewed By: Samantha A. Miner, DPM
After Incision, the Skin Knife Blade is no More Contaminated than a Fresh Knife Blade
Reviewed By: Jeanne Mirbey, DPM
Closed Arthrodesis in Infected Neuropathic Ankles Using Ilizarov Ring Fixation
Reviewed By: Assal Nour, DPM
Does the Size of Tendon Gap Affect Patient-reported Outcome Following Achilles Tendon Ruptures Treated with Functional Rehabilitation?
Reviewed By: Charles B. Penvose, DPM
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures: A 9-Year, Single-Center, Retrospective Study of a Standardized Technique Using A 2-Point Distractor
Reviewed By: Matthew A. Pitre, DPM
The Effect of Calcaneal Fractures on Functional and Economic Outcome in the Industrial Patient
Reviewed By: Shayla Robinson, DPM
Arthroscopic Characterization of Syndesmotic Instability in the Coronal Plane: Exactly What Measurement Matters?
Reviewed By: Tyler Rodericks, DPM
Efficacy of Versajet Hydrosurgery System in Chronic Wounds: A Systematic Review
Reviewed By: Hannah R. Schneiders, DPM
Reliability of Measurements Assessing the Lisfranc Joint Using Weightbearing Computed Tomography Imaging
Reviewed By: Eric M. Swenson, DPM
Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibial, Ankle, and/or Mid/Hindfoot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage and Transtibial Amputation
Reviewed By: Caleb P. Thomas, DPM
Consistency and Reliability of Ankle Stress Radiography in Patients with Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
Reviewed By: Vincent G. Vacketta, DPM
June 2021
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Three Dimension Printing Talar Prostheses for Total Replacement in Talar Necrosis and Collapse
Reviewed By: Qanita Ali, DPM
Low Adherence to Recommended Guidelines for Open Fracture Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Reviewed By: Rebecca R. Calder, DPM
Application of a Customized Total Talar Prosthesis for Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Reviewed By: Joshua Carroll, DPM
Evaluation of the Effects of Using 3d-Patient Specific Models of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures in Surgery
Reviewed By: Daniele Cole, DPM
Inter- and Intraobserver Reliability of Non-Weight-Bearing Foot Radiographs Compared with CT in Lisfranc Injuries
Reviewed By: Douglas J. Cooper, DPM
The Effect of Kiwifruit Therapeutics in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Reviewed By: Joseph S. Coppola, DPM
Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Large and Small Native Joint Septic Arthritis in Adults
Reviewed By: M. Jared Davis, DPM
Tibialis Posterior (Tp) Tendon Transfer for Foot Drop: A Single Center Experience
Reviewed By: Matthew D. Doxey, DPM
Rivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization
Reviewed By: Kaitlin T. Flavin, DPM
Evaluation of Revascularization Benefit Quartiles using the WIfI Classification System for Diabetic Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Reviewed By: Michael V. Florie, DPM
Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Are Clinical Outcomes Maintained 10 years later?
Reviewed By: Stephen Jaderholm, DPM
Identifying Common Peroneal Neuropathy before Foot Drop
Reviewed By: Anna Kakizaki, DPM
Internal Fixation of Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus Involving a Large Bone Fragment
Reviewed By: Karan Malani, DPM
The Essential Local Muscle Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Reviewed By: Ashley A. Mariano, DPM
Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systemic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Reviewed By: Larry E. Milton, DPM
Closed Pantalar Dislocations: Characteristics, Treatment Approaches, and Outcomes
Reviewed By: Marissa Mogavero, DPM
A Novel Medial Malleolar Osteotomy Technique for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Reviewed By: Kalli E. Mortenson, DPM
Suture-Button Versus Screw Fixation in Adolescent Syndesmotic Injuries: Functional Outcomes and Maintenance of Reduction
Reviewed By: Kari Phan, DPM
Impact of Skin Suture Pattern on Incision Perfusion Using Intraoperative Laser Angiography: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Patients with Ankle Fractures
Reviewed By: Madison Ravine, DPM
Functional Outcomes of Total Ankle Arthroplasty at a Mean Follow-up of 7.6 Years A Prospective, 3-Dimensional Gait Analysis
Reviewed By: Andrew Robitaille, DPM
Outcomes with Cilostazol after Endovascular Therapy of Peripheral Artery Disease
Reviewed By: Joslin L. Seidel, DPM
May 2021