Foot and Ankle Surgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Foot and Ankle Surgery is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Favorable change in patient-reported outcomes following peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer and lateral ankle ligament reconstruction54
Validation and reliability of the Simple Achille Value (SAV) in Achilles tendon disorders47
Corin ankle arthroplasty: Case-series45
Addressing varus and valgus deformity of the ankle: Algorithmic approach to total ankle arthroplasty41
The different subtalar ligaments show significant differences in their mechanical properties36
EFAS Score - Validation of Portuguese Version by the Score Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)34
Validity and Reliability of Hindi version of Foot and Ankle Disability Index in patients with chronic recurrent lateral ankle sprain33
Incisura tangent method to determine the transsyndesmotic axis for syndesmotic fixation31
Use of computer-assisted hexapod external fixators for complex foot and ankle reconstructions – An analysis of functional outcomes and complications30
Impact of systematic ultrasonography on lateral ankle sprain management27
Open and closed ankle fracture treatment in Japanese nonagenarians and octogenarians: Mortality, surgical site infections and readmissions26
Outcomes of triple arthrodesis with IOFIX type fixation: A prospective study25
Fixed-bearing versus mobile-bearing total ankle replacement survivorship. A meta-analysis25
A comparison of outcomes of posterior arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis with or without bone graft for treatment of subtalar arthritis23
Optimal placement of metatarsal pads for patients with hallux valgus based on plantar pressure measurement23
Letter to the editor to comment on “Preoperative increased pronation angle of the first metatarsus associated with correction loss after hallux valgus surgery: A semi-weight-bearing computed tomograph23
Reliability analysis of WBCT-derived 3D models for comparing preoperative and postoperative alignment in total ankle arthroplasty22
Corrigendum to “Talocalcaneal coalition classifications: A critical analysis review and suggested new classification system with implications for treatment” [Foot Ankle Surg, 30(6) August 2024, pp 45022
Advancing diagnostics: A systematic review and meta-analysis of conventional and weight-bearing CT in lisfranc injuries22
A clinical guide to the medial ligaments of the ankle: Anatomy, function, diagnosis of injuries and treatment of instability-a narrative review21
AI discernment in foot and ankle surgery research: A survey investigation21
Early results of combined total ankle total talus replacement in the revision setting21
The sural nerve & the calcaneus: A radiographic and anatomical study21
Systemic medical complications following total ankle arthroplasty: A review of the evidence20
Proximal to distal phalangeal articular angle of the first proximal phalanx: Reliability and correlation with round sign20
Is debridement really the best we can do for periprosthetic joint infections following total ankle replacements? A systematic review and meta-analysis20
Treatment outcome at 1 year did not differ between use of cast or walker in the first 3 weeks after an acute Achilles tendon rupture. A registry study of 1304 patients from the Danish Achilles tendon 19
Quo vadis, foot & ankle research? A review19
Surgical outcome of a post-traumatic dystonic foot: Case report and literature review18
Consequences of extensile lateral approach to the calcaneal fractures on balance and isokinetic strength of muscle groups crossing the ankle joint17
Outcomes of the “Calcaneo-stop” procedure for treating symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 2394 feet17
Minimally invasive percutaneous tarsometatarsal fusion with bone autograft, non-compression screws, and immediate postoperative weightbearing17
Post traumatic medial instability of the MTP1 joint and ensuing surgical reconstruction: A case report17
Risk factors for total ankle arthroplasty failure: A Dutch Arthroplasty Register study16
Comparison of routine computed tomography and plain X-ray imaging for malleolar fractures—How much do we miss?16
Midterm outcomes of the modified Lapidus arthrodesis using the Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System for the treatment of hallux valgus16
Comparison of plate versus screw internal fixation in the treatment of posterior malleolar fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis16
Response to letter to editor: “Effect of chronic heavy tobacco smoking on ankle fracture healing”16
Outcome of retroarticular drilling for osteochondritis dissecans of the talus in a pediatric population15
Safety of the neurovascular bundles when performing minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy: A cadaveric study15
Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty15
Revisiting the original Akin technique: A comparative analysis of radiographic outcome15
Outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty with an average follow-up of 10 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis15
Preoperative incongruent subtalar joint predicts less favorable clinical outcome in total ankle arthroplasty15
Response to letter to editor to comment on “Retromalleolar groove morphology of the tibialis posterior tendon (TPT) in patients without TPT pathology evaluated by axial computed tomography scans”15
Enhanced recovery (fast-track surgery) after total ankle replacement: The state of the art14
Improving partial weight bearing compliance with a smart insole: Validity, reliability, and feasibility study14
Dorsal calcaneal wedge removal in zadek osteotomy: A cadaveric study14
Semi-automatic software-based 3D-angular measurement for Weight-Bearing CT (WBCT) in the foot provides different angles than measurement by hand14
Subchondral bone cysts remodel after correction of varus deformity in ankle arthritis13
Risk factors for nonunion following tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis13
Gait analysis of foot compensation in symptomatic Hallux Rigidus patients13
Clinical outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament reconstruction for chronic lateral ankle instability: A prospective series with minimum 12 month outcomes13
Arthroscopic assisted fixation of posterior malleolus fractures: Technical pearls and clinical outcomes13
Letter to the editor on: “Calcaneal positioning in equinus immobilization of the ankle joint: A comparison of common orthoses used in the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures”13
Use of bony landmarks for more accurate tibiofibular syndesmotic fixation: Validity and safety analysis of the angle bisector method13
Revision of total ankle arthroplasty: Survival and medium-term functional results13
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) extract effects on levels of inflammatory markers and chondrocyte count in gout arthritis Wistar rat model12
Outcome after nonoperative treatment of stable Lisfranc injuries. A prospective cohort study12
The morphology of osseous structure in subtalar joint with chronic ankle instability12
Fibular fixation in mid and distal extra-articular tibia fractures – A systematic review and meta-analysis12
Anatomical study of the posterior talofibular ligament: A descriptive analysis of its dual-bundle structure12
Evaluation of the new defined EFAS score (European foot and ankle society score) in relation to already established functional scores (FFI, MOXFQ) after cartilage reconstructive therapy (AMIC®) for os12
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures after Tibial Pilon Fractures: A Systematic Review12
Anatomical and biomechanical evaluation of the lateral calcaneo-cuboid and bifurcate ligaments12
Comparison of the intraoperative efficacy of the powered rasp and conventional burr in arthroscopic resection of anterior ankle osteophytes12
Outcomes following tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a solid posterior offset intramedullary nail in 44 patients with a minimum 30-month follow-up11
The presence of persistent symptoms 12 months following a first lateral ankle sprain: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Clinical outcomes of closed versus open simple ankle fractures patterns requiring soft tissue reconstruction: A prospective comparative observational study11
Comparison of ultrasonographic evaluation methods for ankle syndesmosis in non-weight bearing and weight bearing conditions11
Bone mass distribution of 892 distal tibiae and implications for the treatment of medial malleolar fractures11
Retrospective chart review: Weightbearing CT scans and the measurement of the Lisfranc ligamentous complex11
Correlation of first metatarsal sagittal alignment with clinical and functional outcomes following the Lapidus procedure11
The association of ASA score and outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty11
Functional dystonia: A pitfall for the foot and ankle surgeon11
Modified sinus tarsi approach with a variable-angle locking anterolateral plate for Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures10
Keller’s arthroplasty for hallux rigidus: A systematic review10
Genetic contribution to the etiology of Achilles tendon rupture. A Danish nationwide register study of twins10
Calcaneal positioning in equinus immobilization of the ankle joint: A comparison of common orthoses used in the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures10
A cross-sectional study on the correlations between floating toe, plantar arch posture, and body composition in 8-year-old children10
The impact of pre-operative mental health on outcomes of foot and ankle surgery: A scoping review10
Diagnosis of subtle syndesmotic instability using conventional CT-imaging and axial force in different foot positions10
Immediate weight bearing without immobilization for operatively treated ankle fractures is safe – A systematic review10
Functional and oncological outcome of patients with benign hindfoot tumors treated by curettage10
An examination of negative one-star patient reviews for foot and ankle orthopedic surgery: A retrospective analysis10
3D optical scanning as an objective and reliable tool for volumetry of the foot and ankle region10
Anatomical analysis of the traditional postero-medial approach to the ankle and evaluation of structures at risk10
The internal pedal amputation as a salvage procedure in diabetic and ischemic foot infection. A meta-analysis10
Combined vertical and external rotational force in plantarflexion position produces posterior pilon fracture: A preliminary cadaveric study10
Re:Are large language models a useful resource to address common patient concerns on Hallux Valgus? A readability analysis10
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) is not superior to “minimal-dose” rESWT for patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy; a double-blinded randomised controlled trial10
Halving the usage of rigid-soled postoperative shoes does not affect outcomes in forefoot reconstruction surgery10
Arthroscopic evaluation after osteochondral autogenous transfer with osteotomy of medial malleolus for osteochondral lesion of the talar dome10
Letter to the editor to comment on “Biomechanical consequences of Zadek osteotomy in insertional achilles tendinopathy: A virtual surgical simulation study”9
Subacute two stage metatarsal lengthening with gradual distraction for brachymetatarsia: A consecutive case series and literature review9
Soleful solutions: Advancements in treatment strategies for ledderhose disease9
Efficacies of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and low-level laser therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis9
Learning curve associated with minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus: A systematic review9
Factors influencing the speed of correction speed of distal tibial valgus deformity in children with percutaneous epiphyseodesis using transphyseal screw9
Analysis of radiologic parameters and clinical outcomes in supramalleolar osteotomy for varus ankle osteoarthritis: A novel method for evaluating ankle alignment9
Is it unfair to reject a submission?9
Operative outcomes of a high-grade talar neck fracture – Lessons from 20 years’ clinical experience in a single, tertiary hospital9
Correction of progressive collapsing foot deformity classes after isolated arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis9
Treatment and prevention of chronic ankle instability: An umbrella review of meta-analyses9
Radiographic evaluation of ankle alignment using the hip-to-calcaneus view in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis9
Immediate effect of hallux valgus surgery on the biomechanical behavior of the first ray9
Coalition excision and corrective osteotomies versus coalition excision and arthroereisis in management of pes planovalgus with talo-calcaneal coalition in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial9
Ankle instability in pediatric and adolescent patients diagnosed with lateral malleolus avulsion fracture: Analysis of clinical and functional outcomes of ligament injury repair surgery9
Surgical management of osteochondral lesions of the first metatarsal head: A systematic review9
Numerical simulations of the effect of lateral malleolus fracture malunion on ankle biomechanics: Different offset directions and offsets8
Multilayered biomimetic scaffolds for cartilage repair of the talus. A systematic review of the literature8
Technique Tip: Medial prominence bone spur resection in the third-generation percutaneous Chevron-Akin Osteotomy Technique (PECA) for hallux valgus correction8
Preoperative increased pronation angle of the first metatarsus associated with correction loss after hallux valgus surgery: A semi-weight-bearing computed tomography study8
The efficacy and safety of ankle blocks for foot and ankle surgery: A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis8
“High ankle block” for surgery at the ankle joint8
Corrigendum to “Does a fibula-sparing approach improve outcomes in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis?” [Foot Ankle Surg 29/1 (2023) 1828]8
Comparison of foot function and physical performance between women with and without bilateral painful hallux valgus8
Comparative study of subtalar arthroereisis, medializing calcaneal osteotomy and the combination of both techniques for the treatment of symptomatic adult flatfeet8
The ability to wear heeled footwear following first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion8
Response to letter to the editor to comment on : Prevalence and risk factors of ankle osteoarthritis in a population-based study8
Acute lateral ankle sprain alters muscle and tendon properties: Case series8
WITHDRAWN: The association of body mass index and waist circumference with the risk of Achilles tendon problems: A nationwide population-based longitudinal cohort study8
Callus distraction for brachymetatarsia – A comparison between an internal device and the external fixator8
Is lateral ankle sprain of the child and adolescent a myth or a reality? A systematic review of the literature8
Visual analog scale foot and ankle (VAS-FA): Reliability and validity of the Persian version8
Results of arthroscopic lateral ligament repair according to the arthroscopic classification of anterior talofibular ligament remnants8
Epidemiology, classification, treatment and mortality of Talus fractures: An observational study of 1794 talus fractures from the Swedish Fracture Register8
Outcomes following total ankle total talus replacement: A systematic review8
Hemiepiphysiodesis for juvenile hallux valgus deformity: A systematic review8
Associated correction of forefoot alignment with hindfoot fusion for pes planovalgus deformity8
A novel technique of minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy for intractable insertional Achilles tendinopathy associated with Haglund deformity7
Does anxiety influence outcome measurements in ankle replacement patients?7
Minimally invasive and open posterior calcaneal displacement osteotomy for pediatric hindfoot deformity: A comparative study7
Impact of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis on self-reported function and treatment outcome following an acute Achilles tendon rupture: A register study7
Talar neck rotation angle in adults with clubfoot deformity: Observed values and intra- and inter-observer reliability using weightbearing CT7
Automatic Hardy and Clapham’s classification of hallux sesamoid position on foot radiographs using deep neural network7
Sequential bilateral total ankle replacements: No difference in patient-reported outcomes between the first and second ankle7
Predictive factors of effective tibial nerve release in tarsal tunnel syndrome7
Gravity assisted reduction of ankle (GARA) fractures: Results of a novel technique for relocating displaced ankle fractures in the emergency setting in comparison to traditional manipulation and reduc7
Revision and reoperation in total ankle arthroplasty, a multicenter study of different prosthetic models7
Advancing treatment strategies for posterior malleolar malunion: The ankle dislocation method7
Metatarsus adductus setting in adult patients: Results of a treatment algorithm with shortening arthrodesis tarsometatarsal joints two and three7
Microfracture surgery combined with platelet-rich plasma injection in treating osteochondral lesions of talus: A system review and update meta analysis7
Validation of the Portuguese score version is an important breakthrough for the EFAS Score7
The comparison of postoperative outcomes in Morton's neuroma excision between plantar versus dorsal approach: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
Outcome measures after foot and ankle surgery: A Systematic Review7
Poor survivorship of total ankle replacements. 1368 cases from the period 1994–2021 in the Norwegian arthroplasty register7
Fibula fixation in the treatment of tibial pilon fractures – Is it really necessary?7
Outcomes following total talus replacement: A systematic review7
Does tibialis posterior dysfunction correlate with a worse radiographic overall alignment in progressive collapsing foot deformity? A retrospective study7
Alteration of the calf strength by heel cord lengthening, gastrocnemius recession through tenotomy or fasciotomy. A retrospective clinical force analysis before and after surgery7
Structural validity of the foot and ankle outcome score for orthopaedic pathologies with Rasch Measurement Theory7
Minimal important change for Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS)7
Talocalcaneal coalition classifications: A critical analysis review and suggested new classification system with implications for treatment6
Anterior Distal Tibial Guided Growth for recurrent equinus deformity in idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus treated with the Ponseti method6
Avoidance of injury to the posterior neurovascular bundle during total ankle arthroplasty – A simple technical tip6
The chevron bunionectomy for moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity: Effects of procedural factors on hallux valgus correction6
Acute Achilles tendon rupture and chronic tendinopathy surgery: Same tendon, with sex and ethnicity differences6
Functional effects of arthroscopic modified Broström procedure on lateral ankle instability: A pilot study6
Clinical and biomechanical outcomes of orthotic devices for progressive collapsing foot deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis6
Effect of sequential burr passes on minimally invasive akin and first metatarsal dorsiflexion osteotomies6
The effectiveness of three-phase physiotherapy program in children with clubfoot after Ponseti treatment6
Towards understanding Müller-Weiss disease from an analysis of 95 cases6
Interposition arthroplasty with bovine collagenous membrane for hallux rigidus: A long-term results retrospective study6
Corrigendum to “Osteochondral lesions of the talus with small cysts may not affect the outcome of arthroscopic microfracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis” [Foot Ankle Surg 31 (2025) 384–391]6
Prevalence of midfoot arthritis and lesser toe deformities6
Length change pattern of the ankle deltoid ligament during physiological ankle motion6
Percutaneous anterior to posterior screw fixation via lateral malleolus incision window for Bartoníček-Rammelt type 4 posterior malleolus fractures6
Achilles tendon gait dynamics after rupture: A three-armed randomized controlled trial comparing an individualized treatment algorithm vs. operative or non-operative treatment6
The relationship between ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, frontal plane projection angle, and patellofemoral pain syndrome6
Effect of simultaneous bilateral surgery or simultaneous arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair in hindfoot endoscopic surgery for posterior ankle impingement syndrome in athletes6
From jargon to clarity: Improving the readability of foot and ankle radiology reports with an artificial intelligence large language model6
CT-based five-segment classification in Freiberg's infarction: Evaluation of its intraobserver and interobserver reliability6
Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial6
Angle bisector method to determine the accurate angle for tibiofibular syndesmotic fixation: A validation study with 3D-printed anatomical models6
Results of prophylactic simple fasciocutaneous advancement in the initial management of acute ankle fractures with high risk of operative wound complication6
Syndesmosis fixation in supination-external rotation ankle fractures. Long-Term results of a prospective randomised study6
Different types and epidemiological patterns of calcaneal fractures based on reviewing CT images of 957 fractures6
Validity and reliability of the French translation of the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI)6
The influence of concomitant hammertoe correction on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing hallux valgus correction6
A systematic review of outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty with INBONE II6
Trends and age- and sex-stratified analysis of hallux valgus correction surgery from 2014 to 2019: A nationwide population-based cohort study in Japan6
Osteochondral lesions of the talus with small cysts may not affect the outcome of arthroscopic microfracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis6
Neuropathy-and foot-ulcer specific quality of life instrument (NeuroQoL): Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and content validation in Hindi6
Finite element analysis of biomechanical effects of oversized total talar prosthesis and collateral ligament reconstruction on total talar replacement6
Hallux valgus associated to osteoarthritis: Clinical-radiological outcomes of modified SERI technique at mid- to long-term follow-up. A retrospective analysis6
Return to run rates following hallux valgus correction: A retrospective comparison of metatarsal shaft osteotomies versus the modified lapidus procedure6
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