2024
Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Balboni J, Kermanshahi N, Kregling C, Webber K, Tung W, Fram B, Gianakos A. Neurologic Complications Following Peripheral Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery. JBJS Reviews 2024, 12: e24.00081. DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral nerve blocksAnkle surgeryNeurological complicationsComplication rateNerve blockNerve injuryDescription of levels of evidenceMotor nerve dysfunctionIncidence of postoperative neurological complicationsLevel of evidenceRisk of nerve injuryLong-lasting symptomsPostoperative neurological complicationsPatient-specific factorsMotor compromiseAnkleChronic painPrimary outcomePregnant populationScreening protocolLevel of sedationTransient paresthesiaNerve deficitsNerve dysfunctionBlock administration
2020
Percutaneous and Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for Achilles Tendon Repair
Hoskins T, Goyette D, Patel J, Mazzei C, Gianakos A, Koss J, Wittig J, Epstein D. Percutaneous and Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for Achilles Tendon Repair. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2020, 5: 2473011420s00258. PMCID: PMC8705420, DOI: 10.1177/2473011420s00258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAchilles Tendon Rupture ScoreRuptured Achilles tendonIatrogenic nerve injuryMini-invasive approachInvasive surgical techniquesAchilles tendonNerve injurySurgical techniqueInvasive approachExact testAnkle scoring systemDirect patient examinationAmerican Orthopaedic FootRetrospective chart reviewFunctional outcome scoresNon-operative interventionsAchilles tendon repairFunctional outcome resultsPost-operative infectionInvasive surgical approachViable treatment optionFischer's exact testOptimal treatment methodRisk of infectionMini-invasive surgery