Objectives To investigate the feasibility of nonmedically trained evaluators and image-and
video-based tools in the assessment of surgical skills in a key orthopedic procedure. Design …

Significant health disparities have been described for American Indian and Alaska Native
(AIAN) patients undergoing various surgical procedures, however, research into healthcare …

Introduction Previous studies have demonstrated a positive correlation between case
volume and outcomes in foot and ankle surgery. This study elucidates surgical case volume …

Bacterial contamination of soft tissue in open fractures leads to high infection rates.
Pathogens and their resistance against therapeutic agents change with time and vary in …

Purpose Microsuture neurorrhaphy is technically challenging and has inherent drawbacks.
This study evaluated the potential of a novel, sutureless nerve coaptation device to improve …

Introduction As illustrated by the “Walker Dip,” there is growing concern regarding the lack of
combat casualty care during peacetime. Surgical volume and case complexity are …

This cadaveric study assessed common areas that were missed during talonavicular (TN)
joint preparation. The purpose was to demonstrate to foot and ankle surgeons that an …

Las fracturas de tobillo son comunes y pueden variar desde simples fracturas hasta
lesiones complejas que requieren una estabilización precisa, el tornillo posicional se utiliza …