2024
Gender 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 IIIArthroscopic 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 complications
2023
Talonavicular 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
2022
The Use of Amniotic Membrane for Peripheral Nerve Injury in Lower Extremity Surgical Procedures
Cacace A, Haywood J, Ashkani-Esfahani S, Vrolyk M, Gianakos A, DiGiovanni C, Guss D, Waryasz G. The Use of Amniotic Membrane for Peripheral Nerve Injury in Lower Extremity Surgical Procedures. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2022, 7: 2473011421s00602. PMCID: PMC9663639, DOI: 10.1177/2473011421s00602.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVisual analogue scorePostoperative visual analogue scoreNerve decompression proceduresAmniotic membraneDecompression proceduresPost-operative visual analogue scorePreoperative visual analogue scoreNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsLower extremity nervesShort-term complicationsNerve decompression surgeryPosterior tibial nerveTime of surgeryPeripheral nerve injurySeries of patientsPost-operative infectionAnti-inflammatory drugsPro-regenerative effectsYears of ageCommon peronealDeep peronealAffected nerveAnalogue scorePostoperative complicationsSuperficial peroneal
2021
Interpositional Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review
Butler J, Shimozono Y, Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Interpositional Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review. The Journal Of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2021, 61: 657-662. PMID: 35033445, DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRange of motionTotal ROMInterpositional arthroplastyHallux rigidusSystematic reviewComplication rateClinical evidenceAnkle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal scoreAdvanced-stage hallux rigidusVisual analog scale scoreAOFAS-HMI scoreCommon arthritic conditionAmerican Orthopaedic FootAnalog scale scoreModerate complication rateCochrane Library databasesQuality of evidenceInclusion/exclusion criteriaMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreferred Reporting ItemsBiologic spacerOrthopaedic FootPostoperative complicationsROM outcomesArthritic conditions
2019
Interpositional Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review
Butler J, Shimozono Y, Gianakos A, Kennedy J. Interpositional Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2019, 4: 2473011419s00125. PMCID: PMC8696928, DOI: 10.1177/2473011419s00125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterpositional arthroplastyQuality of evidenceHallux rigidusComplication rateSystematic reviewTotal ROMOverall clinical dataPreoperative joint spaceHigh complication rateCochrane Library databasesInclusion/exclusion criteriaJoint spaceMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesRange of motionPreferred Reporting ItemsDegenerative joint conditionsTotal joint replacementBiologic spacerMean AOFASAOFAS scorePostoperative complicationsVAS scoresSF36 scoresPlain radiographsROM outcomes