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Introduction Ankle fusion has traditionally been the “gold standard” treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. However, because of recent improvements in prosthetic design and encouraging short- to medium-term results, there has been a renewed
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of LPDS may include the cases of PFDS as well because it can only occur with a RHL. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the surgical and conservative treatment results of two different patient groups separately. PFDS cases are classified by the number
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alumina (Al) ceramic were introduced in 1971, with the objective of reducing wear, limiting osteolysis progression and extending implant longevity in young and active patients. During the last 45 years, Al ceramics have continuously improved, resulting in
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We recommend ultrasound as it is generally more cost-effective. Newer imaging modalities such as ultrasound tissue characterisation and sono-elastography have yielded promising initial results in improving sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in
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stabilizers in combination with proprioceptive and plyometric training ( 18 ). The vast majority of patients respond well to rehabilitation and good results are obtained with current rehabilitation programs. Previous studies reported that rehabilitation is
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shaft, over 15% of all tibial shaft fractures are classified as open ( 1 ). This makes open tibial diaphyseal fractures the most common, comprising 44.7% of all open long bone fractures ( 3 ). These fractures are most commonly the result of high
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elderly is constantly increasing and, given the potential complications of operative treatment, attention has been recently drawn to the non-operative management of these fractures, although the results are still controversial. 3 , 16 – 19 The aim of
