Background Cartilage defects are treated with a wide array of non-operative and surgical
procedures. Optimal choice of treatment depends on lesion depth and size. Objectives To …

The ankle infrequently develops primary osteoarthritis (OA), especially when compared to
the hip and the knee. Ankle OA instead generally develops only after trauma. The …

Background: Deltoid ligament injuries occur in isolation as well as with ankle fractures and
other ligament injuries. Both operative treatment and nonoperative treatment are used, but …

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A joint is a point where two bones make contact. Joints can be classified either histologically
on the dominant type of connective tissue functionally based on the amount of movement …

Ankle sprains treatment remains controversial. Although rehabilitation is mainstream in
conservative treatment with a satisfactory RTS rate and time, many patients will still develop …

Objective Ankle fractures are often combined with syndesmotic instability, requiring
reduction and stabilization. However, the optimal level for syndesmotic screw positioning …

Background: High ankle sprains are common athletic injuries and can be associated with
long-term sequelae. Regardless of operative or nonoperative treatment, there is a paucity of …

Background Currently, there is no available method that can objectively and reliably detect
subtle instability of the distal tibiofibular joint. The purpose of this study is to diagnose, using …

Ankle, hindfoot, and midfoot osteoarthritis (OA) is most commonly posttraumatic and tends to
become symptomatic in younger patients. It often results from instability due to insufficiency …