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New Insights into Orthopedic Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2024 | Viewed by 3929

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Madeleine Willegger

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Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: foot and ankle reconstruction; arthroscopy; foot and ankle biomechanics; pediatric orthopedics; lower limb alignment; deformity correction
Dr. Andrea Veljkovic

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Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, British Columbia University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Interests: foot and ankle reconstruction; arthroscopy; athletic injuries; knee and ankle trauma

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the constant turnover in implant development, innovation in diagnostics, and evolving surgical treatment in Orthopedic Surgery, it is hard to keep updated on current research results. This Special Issue “New Insights Into Orthopedic Surgery” focuses on presenting the reader with a broad overview of the most recent outcomes of clinical and basic science research in Orthopedic Surgery.

This Special Issue aims to provide new insights into current innovations in Orthopedic Surgery, including cutting-edge surgical techniques and newly gained information on treatments for various orthopedic conditions. In order to cover a broad spectrum of orthopedic surgery and its subspecialties, we aim to give an overview of the most recent hot topics in orthopedic research, including clinical and preliminary research data.

Dr. Madeleine Willegger
Dr. Andrea Veljkovic
Guest Editors

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Clinical Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • innovation in orthopedics
  • foot and ankle surgery
  • pediatric orthopedics

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Radiographic Impact on the Clinical Decision Making of Achilles Tenotomy in Clubfoot: In Search of an Objective Cut-Off Value
by Mehmet Burak Yalçın, Ahmet Dogan, Onat Uzumcugil and Gazi Zorer
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 714; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030714 - 26 Jan 2024
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Background: We tried to determine whether the indication of Achilles tenotomy (AT) in clubfoot patients based on clinical evaluation could be confirmed radiographically, and to find an objective radiographic cut-off value for its indication. Methods: Eighty-six clubfeet from 60 patients, (26 bilateral and [...] Read more.
Background: We tried to determine whether the indication of Achilles tenotomy (AT) in clubfoot patients based on clinical evaluation could be confirmed radiographically, and to find an objective radiographic cut-off value for its indication. Methods: Eighty-six clubfeet from 60 patients, (26 bilateral and 34 unilateral) were included. A standard Ponseti treatment regimen was applied. Group 1 comprised patients who underwent AT immediately after serial plaster casting (26 feet). Group 2 comprised patients who underwent AT during the follow-up period (48 feet). Group 3 comprised patients who were assumed to have a corrected foot and did not undergo AT (12 feet). Group 4 comprised the healthy sides of the unilateral cases (34 feet). Results: Both Group 1 and Group 2 showed significant improvement after tenotomy (p = 0.002). In order to differentiate between the normal and AT groups according to the pre-tenotomy angle, we obtained an optimal cut-off value of >85° according to the Youden index, a sensitivity of 96%, a specificity of 91.2%, a positive predictive value of 95.9%, a negative predictive value of 91.2%, and an accuracy rate of 94.4% (AUC: 0.983; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Feet with a lateral tibio-calcaneal angle > 85° can be considered pathologic and accepted as candidates for AT. Full article
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Tension Band Wiring Fixation for Chaput Tubercle Fractures
by Sung-Joon Yoon, Eui-Dong Yeo, Ki-Jin Jung, Yong-Cheol Hong, Chang-Hwa Hong, Sung-Hun Won, Kyung-Jin Lee, Jae-Young Ji, Je-Yeon Byeon, Dhong-Won Lee and Woo-Jong Kim
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5490; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175490 - 24 Aug 2023
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Background: Chaput tubercle fractures, located at the attachment site of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) on the distal tibia, have the potential to destabilize the syndesmosis joint. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of tension band wiring (TBW) as a surgical [...] Read more.
Background: Chaput tubercle fractures, located at the attachment site of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) on the distal tibia, have the potential to destabilize the syndesmosis joint. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of tension band wiring (TBW) as a surgical intervention for managing Chaput fractures and the consequent syndesmosis instability. Methods: A retrospective review of patient charts was undertaken for those who had undergone ankle fracture surgery from April 2019 through May 2022. The surgical procedure involved direct fixation of the Chaput fractures using the TBW method. Radiological assessments were performed using postoperative simple radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans, while clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Olerud–Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) and the visual analog scale (VAS). Results: The study included 21 patients. The average OMAS improved significantly, rising from 5.95 preoperatively to 83.57 postoperatively. Similarly, the average VAS score dropped from 7.95 before the surgery to 0.19 thereafter. Minor wound complications were reported by three patients, and one case of superficial infection was resolved with antibiotic therapy. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the TBW technique is an effective surgical approach for treating Chaput fractures and associated syndesmosis instability. It provides reliable fixation strength and leads to improved long-term functional outcomes. Further research is needed to compare the TBW technique with alternative methods and optimize the treatment strategies for these complex ankle fractures. Full article
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The Evolution of Sinus Tarsi Syndrome—What Is the Underlying Pathology?—A Critical Review
by Madeleine Willegger, Maryse Bouchard, Gilbert M. Schwarz, Lena Hirtler and Andrea Veljkovic
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6878; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216878 - 31 Oct 2023
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Background and Objectives: Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is defined as pain located at the lateral opening of the tarsal sinus. The exact etiology of sinus tarsi syndrome is not completely understood. Some do not believe it to be a true pathology. This review [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is defined as pain located at the lateral opening of the tarsal sinus. The exact etiology of sinus tarsi syndrome is not completely understood. Some do not believe it to be a true pathology. This review aims to clarify the definition of sinus tarsi syndrome to better understand the underlying pathologies. We further propose an algorithm to evaluate sinus tarsi pain and provide advice for consecutive treatment options. Design: This is a narrative review. By searching PubMed, the available current literature was reviewed. Articles were critically analyzed to determine the pathoanatomy, biomechanics, and etiology of sinus tarsi pain. Algorithms for clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment were also recorded. Finally, the authors approach to evaluating and treating sinus tarsi pain was included in this review. Results: Reviewing the available literature, STS seems to be a catch-all phrase used to describe any pain in this anatomic region. Many causes of sinus tarsi pain were listed, including impingement, subtalar instability, and many other pathologies around the ankle. Conclusions: A thorough evaluation of patients presenting with pain in the sinus tarsi or instability of the hindfoot is essential to determining the underlying cause. When the cause of pain is still not clear after clinical exam and radiologic assessment, subtalar arthroscopy can be helpful as both a diagnostic and treatment tool. We propose that the term of STS should be avoided and that a more accurate diagnosis be used when possible. Once a diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment can be initiated. Full article
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