There are many obstacles an athlete has to overcome before returning to play after an ankle injury. This study analyzes existing literature on returning to play after an ankle injury, and complies a set of physical test to ensure a healthy return to play.
This article gives treating physicians a general overview of the more common foot and ankle injuries seen in athletes. This article breaks down the potentially debilitating injuries that can be present in common sprains and strains.
Unlike the Achilles tendon, it is uncommon for the posterior tibial tendon to not undergo acute rupture. This case study reports two patients who had operative treatment of a posterior tibial tendon tear. The study describes the surgical exploration and treatment of posterior tibial tendon injuries among the athletic community.
A subluxation or dislocation of the peroneal tendons is an uncommon injury, but is typically seen in snow skiing. This study breaks down the anatomy, diagnosis, operative and non-operative treatment of peroneal tendon dislocation.
Osteochondritis dissecans is a lesion of bone and articular cartilage that alters the smooth integration of motion and force. This study discusses the history, pathophysiology and current treatments of osteochondritis dissecans in the knee.
This study analyzes two cases of subtle injuries to the subtalar joint, specifically, osteochondral defects of the middle facet of the talus and conomitant involvement of the middle talocalcaneal articulation, both sustained while snowboarding. The analysis of the injuries is through 3T magnetic resonance image.
Ligament injuries in the knee is uncommon in children under fourteen, due to the greater resiliency and strength of the ligaments. Nine children who had open physes and ligament injuries of the knee where studied. These children were studied pre and post-operatively.
The purpose of this study is to establish a "gold-standard" for properties of the meniscus in the knee. To determine the compressive material properties in the meniscus the study used six animal models at six different topographical locations.
There has been substanical orthopedic literature on chronic lateral ligamentous instability, but little on the relationship of subtalar instability to this problem. A variety of reconstructive procedures has been used to treat lateral ankle instability, but subtalar instability is not corrected equally in these procedures. This study assesses more tailored treatment option for providing stability to the subtalar component.
Injuries to the metatarsophalangeal joints is becoming increasingly common in athletes due to the increase in flexible shoewear, and artificial playing surfaces. These injuries can vary form a mild sprain to a severe tear of the capsuloligamentous complex. This study broke-down an effective non-operative treatment option for these injuries.
