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High chondrocyte viability grafts, when compared to historical control, show substantially higher success rates and similar reoperation rates overall and when you account for unplanned reoperations, they are significantly lower

New MIS techniques have recently emerged in Charcot foot reconstruction that combines percutaneous deformity correction and fusion with intramedullary beaming to restore coronal and sagittal alignment with significantly reduced soft tissue dissection.

Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures.Overall, 44.6% of patients with trimalleolar fractures had anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions.

Younger age, arthritis, diabetes and high BMI may be associated with poorer outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.Lifestyle factors were the most common risk factors for readmissions and complications.

Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms.Managing foot symptoms may potentially lower the risk for decreased time to mortality, the researchers wrote.

Ankle popping is a common occurrence and isn't a cause for concern unless you have pain or swelling along with the popping. The medical term for popping in a joint is "crepitus." In addition to popping, crepitus can cause a cracking sound or a clunking or

Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that even though these injections are w

Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But did you know that this fun activity can lead to one of the most common injuries in young kids?

Recently popularized utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) with "side-by-side" passenger seating are associated with higher rates of severe hand injuries when compared to traditional all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), reports a study in the October issue of Plastic a

Hand pain can have many causes because the hand is made up of many different parts. The bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin, and other structures that help the hands do a wide range of tasks can also be sources of pain.