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 administrationAnkle Impingement
Hartman H, Joo P, Gianakos A. Ankle Impingement. 2024, 323-335. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-4202-8_19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarships for Acting Interns on the Diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs
Herber A, Covarrubias O, Gianakos A, Cannada L, LaPorte D. The Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarships for Acting Interns on the Diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs. Journal Of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation 2024, 5 DOI: 10.60118/001c.94929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrthopaedic residency programsResidency programsProgram directorsSurgery residency programsOrthopaedic surgery residency programsOrthopaedic surgery residency application processFirst-year residentsVisiting medical studentsURM residentsResidency application processSurgical subspecialtiesStudent rotationsAnonymous surveyMedical studentsOrthopaedic surgeryRecipientsOrthopaedic residentsNano-Arthroscopic Plantar Fascia Release Technique
Cho E, Butler J, Kennedy J, Gianakos A. Nano-Arthroscopic Plantar Fascia Release Technique. Arthroscopy Techniques 2024, 103118. DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlantar fasciotomyCases of plantar fasciitisEndoscopic plantar fasciotomyReturn to activityRisk of soft tissuePlantar fasciitisPlantar fasciaHigh patient satisfactionPostoperative painEndoscopic techniquesPatient satisfactionDecreased riskOffice settingDecreased postoperative painNeurovascular injuryFasciotomyRecalcitrant casesOpen techniquePainCost-effectiveQuicker recoverySoft tissuePlantarSatisfactionStem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Osteochonndral Lesions of the Talus
Fraser E, Kennedy J, Gianakos A, Yasui Y. Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Osteochonndral Lesions of the Talus. 2024, 47-56. DOI: 10.1201/9781003524205-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex‐specific analysis in patients undergoing Talar OsteoPeriostic grafting from the Iliac Crest (TOPIC) for large osteochondral lesions of the talus
Dahmen J, Gianakos A, Hollander J, Rikken Q, Stufkens S, Kerkhoffs G. Sex‐specific analysis in patients undergoing Talar OsteoPeriostic grafting from the Iliac Crest (TOPIC) for large osteochondral lesions of the talus. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 2024 PMID: 38796727, DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFoot and Ankle Outcome ScoreNumerical rating scaleTopical proceduresClinical outcomesComputed tomographyIliac crestLesion sizeMonths of follow-upPreoperative lesion sizeClinically relevant improvementAnkle Outcome ScorePain scoresNo significant differenceFemale patientsMale patientsConsecutive femalesSex-specific analysesFollow-upTreatment strategiesGraft consolidationOutcome scoresPrimary outcomeAssess consolidationLesion volumeLevel IIIGender Differences in Achilles Tendon Ruptures—A Retrospective Study and a Review of the Literature
Hartman H, Cacace A, Leatherman H, Ashkani-Esfahani S, Guss D, Waryasz G, DiGiovanni C, Gianakos A. Gender Differences in Achilles Tendon Ruptures—A Retrospective Study and a Review of the Literature. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2024, 63: 614-620. PMID: 38763172, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSport involvementPostoperative complicationsAchilles tendon ruptureSystematic reviewRetrospective studyFunctional outcomesRevision surgeryRisk factorsCross-sectional clinical studyRevision rateTendon ruptureSex-specific risk factorsIndependent risk factorPoor functional outcomeSports participationMechanism of injurySystematic literature reviewFemale patientsRetrospective analysisFollow-upClinical studiesInjury managementFemale sexIncreased incidenceLevel IIIDecreased Fertility Awareness Amongst Surgeons and Surgical Trainees and Potential Role of Formal Fertility Education
Hartman H, Kermanshahi N, Matzkin E, Keyser E, Gianakos A. Decreased Fertility Awareness Amongst Surgeons and Surgical Trainees and Potential Role of Formal Fertility Education. Journal Of Surgical Education 2024, 81: 947-959. PMID: 38749812, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.03.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge-related fertility declineAssisted reproductive technologyFertility declineDelayed childbearingInstitutional supportElective oocyte cryopreservationFamily planning goalsRate of infertilityLevel of fertilityLack of institutional supportPolicy expansionFertility educationFertility awarenessIncreased rates of infertilityInstitutional challengesOocyte cryopreservationMale counterpartsInfertility challengesReproductive technologyCareer aspirationsChildbearingFormal educationPlanning goalsSystematic reviewInfertilityGender Representation Among Foot & Ankle Conference Presenters and Research Authors: A 10-Year Analysis (2012-2022)
Mullen M, Budis E, Gianakos A, Esfahani S, DiGiovanni C, Guss D. Gender Representation Among Foot & Ankle Conference Presenters and Research Authors: A 10-Year Analysis (2012-2022). Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2024, 9: 2473011424s00069. PMCID: PMC11015808, DOI: 10.1177/2473011424s00069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmerican Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle SocietyConference presentationsPractice of orthopaedicsMedical school matriculantsNational conference presentationsAverage annual changeAnkle surgeonChi-square testSchool matriculantsRates of representationModerated sessionsResearch AuthorityFirst authorsSenior authorChi-squareSociety membershipClinical practiceNational meetingsOrthopaedic surgeryOnline searchFootNo significant differenceAnnual changesWomenGenderArthroscopic Assisted Reduction of Talus Fractures Leads to Improved Clinical Outcomes at Mid- Term Follow-Up
Hartman H, Tornberg H, Fine-Lease P, Gianakos A. Arthroscopic Assisted Reduction of Talus Fractures Leads to Improved Clinical Outcomes at Mid- Term Follow-Up. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2024, 9: 2473011424s00049. PMCID: PMC11015800, DOI: 10.1177/2473011424s00049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment of talus fracturesArthroscopically treated patientsArthroscopically assisted reductionTalus fracturesClinical outcomesComplication rateFollow-upPatients treated with ORIFRisk of postoperative complicationsArthroscopic treatmentMid-term follow-upSystematic reviewRetrospective comparative studyConventional open reductionMinimally invasive approachTerm follow-upCochrane Library databasesLevel of evidenceSF-36 scoresArthroscopic cohortORIF patientsAssisted reductionPreferred Reporting ItemsConventional ORIFPostoperative complicationsPregnancy and infertility in orthopedics: A review of the current state
Kermanshahi N, Hartman H, Matzkin E, Gianakos A. Pregnancy and infertility in orthopedics: A review of the current state. World Journal Of Surgery 2024, 48: 1025-1036. PMID: 38598433, DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssisted reproductive technologyFemale orthopedic surgeonsObstetric complicationsOrthopedic surgeonsRate of obstetric complicationsSystematic literature search of articlesLiterature search of articlesSystematic literature searchEvaluate pregnancySearch of articlesPregnancyCochrane DatabaseOrthopedic traineesOrthopedic surgerySurgical residentsReproductive technologySurgeonsPeripartum experiencesResidency trainingDelayed childbearingPaternity leaveComplicationsFamily planningInfertilityFemale traineesExcellent Clinical Outcomes and Rapid Return to Activity Following In-Office Needle Tendoscopy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
Butler J, Randall G, Schoof L, Roof M, Weiss M, Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Excellent Clinical Outcomes and Rapid Return to Activity Following In-Office Needle Tendoscopy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2024, 6: 100937. PMID: 39006796, PMCID: PMC11240018, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2024.100937.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVictorian Institute of Sports Assessment-AchillesChronic Achilles tendinopathyVisual analog scaleClinical outcomesFollow-upPostoperative scoresVictorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles scoreAchilles tendinopathyTreatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathyShort-term follow-upExcellent clinical outcomeFollow-up timeRetrospective case seriesFollow-up visitPre-operative scoresReturn to activityYears of agePatient satisfaction scoresReturn to workComplication rateRetrospective reviewCase seriesEvaluating patientsRetrospective studyAnalog scalePlatelet-Rich Plasma vs Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis at 3-6 Months: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Daher M, Covarrubias O, Herber A, Oh I, Gianakos A. Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis at 3-6 Months: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Foot & Ankle International 2024, 45: 796-803. PMID: 38419209, DOI: 10.1177/10711007241231959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlantar fascia thicknessExtracorporeal shock wave therapyRandomized controlled trialsPlatelet-rich plasmaPlantar fasciitisPlatelet-rich plasma groupShock wave therapyVisual analog scaleFascia thicknessControlled trialsMeta-analysisTreatment of plantar fasciitisExtracorporeal shock wave therapy groupPain scoresWave therapyVisual analog scale painMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsEffect of platelet-rich plasmaVAS pain scoresHigher pain reductionManagement of PFFoot disordersSystematic reviewInclusion criteriaPain reductionIn-Office Needle Arthroscopy: Indications, Surgical Techniques, Tips, and Tricks
Gianakos A, Kennedy J. In-Office Needle Arthroscopy: Indications, Surgical Techniques, Tips, and Tricks. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e23.00124. PMID: 38385718, PMCID: PMC10883628, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlatelet rich plasma therapy versus other modalities for treatment of plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Herber A, Covarrubias O, Daher M, Tung W, Gianakos A. Platelet rich plasma therapy versus other modalities for treatment of plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Foot And Ankle Surgery 2024, 30: 285-293. PMID: 38395675, DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFoot Function IndexPlantar fascia thicknessExtracorporeal shock wave therapyPlantar fasciitisRandomized controlled trialsVisual analog scaleAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scorePlatelet-rich plasmaCause of heel painOutcome measuresFoot Function Index scoreTreatment of plantar fasciitisCorticosteroid injectionDextrose prolotherapyMean differenceAnkle-hindfoot scoreMeta-analysisPain scoresShock wave therapyFoot functionFascia thicknessHeel painMusculoskeletal conditionsTrigger pointsManagement of PFAnalysis of Gender Diversity Within Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Programs
Cho E, Gianakos A, Schiff A. Analysis of Gender Diversity Within Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Programs. Foot & Ankle International 2024, 45: 272-278. PMID: 38288718, DOI: 10.1177/10711007231224426.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCross-sectional analysisFellowship programsAnkle fellowship programsObservational cross-sectional analysisOrthopaedic surgeryAnkleFellowship directorsFemale facultyFootLevel IVFemale traineesProgram facultyFaculty overallProportion of femalesSurgery facultyTraineesProgramDirector positionsFellowFacultyDistribution of programsFemalesMidwestFemale fellowsIncreasing proportion
2023
Perception and Usage of Social Media Among Women in Orthopaedics
DelPrete C, Gianakos A, LaPorte D, Ierulli V, Mulcahey M. Perception and Usage of Social Media Among Women in Orthopaedics. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e23.00100. PMID: 37973034, PMCID: PMC10656082, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-23-00100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex differences in biomechanical properties of the Achilles tendon may predispose men to higher risk of injury: A systematic review
Gianakos A, Hartman H, Kerkhoffs G, Calder J, Kennedy J. Sex differences in biomechanical properties of the Achilles tendon may predispose men to higher risk of injury: A systematic review. Journal Of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2023, 9: 184-191. PMID: 37967617, DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.11.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAchilles tendonHigh riskCross-sectional areaSystematic reviewPrimary outcome measureAchilles tendon injuryVoluntary muscle contractionSystematic literature searchSex differencesImpact of sexRisk of injurySex-related differencesSecondary outcomesCochrane DatabaseTendon injuriesOutcome measuresSex-specific differencesInjuryMuscle contractionLiterature searchMenWomenBiomechanical propertiesRiskTendonDelayed Diagnosis of Syndesmotic Injury A Treatment Algorithm
Gianakos A, Symeonidis P. Delayed Diagnosis of Syndesmotic Injury A Treatment Algorithm. Foot And Ankle Clinics 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2023.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTalonavicular Osteochondral Lesions: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes from the Boston and Amsterdam Perspectives
Rikken Q, Dahmen J, Gianakos A, Bejarano-Pineda L, Waryasz G, DiGiovanni C, Stufkens S, Kerkhoffs G. Talonavicular Osteochondral Lesions: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes from the Boston and Amsterdam Perspectives. Cartilage 2023, 15: 26-36. PMID: 37750492, PMCID: PMC10985397, DOI: 10.1177/19476035231200334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient-reported outcome measuresSymptomatic osteochondral lesionsSurgical treatmentOsteochondral lesionsTalonavicular jointSurgical techniqueArthroscopic surgical treatmentMajority of patientsRetrospective case seriesPatient-reported outcomesOpen surgical approachLevel of sportFinal followIndex surgeryPatient-specific treatment plansPostoperative complicationsReoperation ratePreinjury levelCase seriesClinical outcomesSurgical approachMedical recordsOperative techniqueOutcome measuresIndependent reviewers