Background This systematic literature review compared weight bearing (WB) vs. partial-/non-
weight bearing (NWB) and mobilization (MB) vs. immobilization (IMB) for surgically treated …

Objective Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an uncommon, but potentially morbid,
complication following foot and ankle fractures. Current standard is to not administer …

This study aimed to determine the risk factors for postoperative venous thromboembolism
(VTE) in patients treated surgically for fractures using a meta‐analytic approach. Electronic …

Purpose Obesity remains frequently mentioned as a contraindication for lateral ankle
ligament repair. The aim of the study was to compare the clinical results of an arthroscopic …

While there are multiple reports on venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with several
orthopedic procedures, the knowledge regarding incidence and risk factors of VTE in tibial …

Background: Compared with nonoperative management, Achilles tendon repair is
associated with increased rates of complications and increased initial healthcare cost …

Surgical treatment may be indicated after failure of medical management of insertional
Achilles tendinopathy, and may consist in simple calcaneoplasty, increasingly performed …

Patients undergoing non-major orthopedic surgery often face an increased risk of venous
thromboembolism due to the necessity of immobilization postoperatively. Current guidelines …

Background We analyzed risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 6 months
after surgery for closed ankle fractures. Methods This was a case-control study based on …

Background: The influence of social determinants of health (SDH) on postoperative
complications has been investigated in several studies, although correlation with Achilles …