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Foot and Ankle Fractures: Diagnostic Methods and Surgical Techniques
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Foot and Ankle Fractures: Diagnostic Methods and Surgical Techniques

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 July 2023) | Viewed by 1270

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Giuseppe Rinonapoli

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Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, 06156 Perugia, Italy
Interests: knee; knee surgery; arthroplasty; fracture; trauma surgery; anterior cruciate ligament; knee injuries; sports injuries; cartilage; osteoporosis
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Dr. Paolo Ceccarini

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Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, 06156 Perugia, Italy
Interests: flatfoot; ankle arthroscopy; diabetic foot; calcaneus; talus; ankle biomechanics; orthopedic surgery; sports medicine; sports injuries; arthroplasty
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Foot and ankle fractures have a very high incidence. This is one of the many reasons why so many articles are published on this topic every year. Although the diagnostic methods and the treatment techniques have had a continuous improvement over the years, it is still a matter of debate what the correct indications for diagnostic imaging investigations, indications for surgery, and most suitable surgical techniques are. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide an update on fractures whose diagnosis and treatment are not yet well standardized, mainly referring to the most recent surgical techniques and diagnostic imaging procedures, with the aim of providing the reader with an overview of the novelties in this field. The issue will also deal with the problem of osteoporosis, which is one of the most important predisposing factors in ankle fractures.

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Rinonapoli
Dr. Paolo Ceccarini
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • ankle
  • foot
  • fractures
  • diagnosis
  • surgery
  • osteoporosis
  • malleolar
  • biomechanics

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Current Concepts about Calcaneal Fracture Management: A Review of Metanalysis and Systematic Reviews
by Massimiliano Leigheb, Francesco Codori, Elena Manuela Samaila, Antonio Mazzotti, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Michela Bosetti, Paolo Ceccarini, Andrea Cochis, Farah Daou, Mario Ronga, Federico Alberto Grassi and Lia Rimondini
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(22), 12311; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132212311 - 14 Nov 2023
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Background: The fracture of the calcaneus is the most common traumatic lesion of the hindfoot and can cause severe disability with social and economic sequelae. Since 1980, an increasing number of studies and new technologies have led to an improvement in the management [...] Read more.
Background: The fracture of the calcaneus is the most common traumatic lesion of the hindfoot and can cause severe disability with social and economic sequelae. Since 1980, an increasing number of studies and new technologies have led to an improvement in the management of calcaneal fractures, but treatment is still controversial. The purpose of this review was to investigate the secondary scientific literature to detect the optimal management of calcaneal fracture. Methods: A MEDLINE search via PubMed was conducted. A total of 4856 articles were identified, and only meta-analyses and systematic reviews were included. Results: 59 articles with more than 10,000 calcaneus fractures were examined, and the results were divided into various topics. Most articles agree on the superiority of surgical treatments compared to conservative ones. Moreover, minimally invasive access to the sinus tarsi showed better results and fewer complications than traditional extended lateral access. Also, reduction and osteosynthesis with percutaneous and/or minimally invasive techniques seem to provide better outcomes when compared to open treatments. Conclusions: The management of calcaneal fractures requires an individualized treatment plan based on the functional demands of the patient, the type of fracture, and associated injuries. New technologies and further studies can lead to an improvement in the management of calcaneal fractures. Full article
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