Early functional treatment increases wound complication risk 14% versus cast immobilization in ankle fracture patients
Early functional treatment for ankle fractures carries higher wound risk than casting
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated early functional treatment versus cast immobilization for skeletally mature patients with…
A meta-analysis found early functional treatment after ankle fractures increases the risk of wound complications compared to cast immobiliza…
Systematic Review of Injury Patterns in Ultimate Frisbee Athletes
New data reveals how to prevent common injuries in Ultimate Frisbee
This systematic review synthesizes injury epidemiology in Ultimate Frisbee athletes. Lower extremity trauma predominates, while upper extrem…
A new review shows how to stop common injuries in Ultimate Frisbee by using better training and smarter gear before they happen.
Topical S. officinale preparations show efficacy for acute back pain, knee osteoarthritis, ankle sprains, and myalgia versus placebo
Comfrey’s Ancient Healing Power, Now Backed by Science
This review evaluated topical S. officinale preparations for conditions including acute back pain, knee osteoarthritis, ankle sprains, and m…
An ancient herb used for 2,000 years to heal wounds and broken bones now has science backing its ability to ease pain and speed recovery whe…
MCID for AOFAS Ankle Hindfoot Scale estimated at 4.1 to 7.8 points after ankle fracture surgery
Study estimates meaningful improvement score for ankle fracture patients after surgery
A multicenter RCT of 148 patients with surgically treated unstable ankle fractures estimated the minimal clinically important difference (MC…
Ankle surgery patients notice meaningful recovery when their function score improves by 4 to 8 points on a 100-point scale within the first …
Meta-analysis finds X-ray deep learning models show high accuracy for ankle and foot fracture detection
Can AI spot broken ankles and feet on X-rays as well as the research suggests?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies found X-ray-based deep learning models demonstrated pooled sensitivity of 93.2% and spec…
AI models correctly spot broken ankles and feet on X-rays 93% of the time, with heel bone fractures detected even more accurately.
Observational study finds distinct injury patterns by sport and sex in 307 young Chinese athletes
Study in Beijing schools finds distinct injury patterns in young athletes by sport and sex
An observational cohort study of 307 young athletes in Beijing schools used an integrated motor function assessment framework to examine inj…
Young male athletes mostly suffer leg injuries while female volleyball players face shoulder injuries, showing school sports need tailored p…