Foot and Ankle Surgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Foot and Ankle Surgery is 7. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Validation and reliability of the Simple Achille Value (SAV) in Achilles tendon disorders61
Open and closed ankle fracture treatment in Japanese nonagenarians and octogenarians: Mortality, surgical site infections and readmissions56
Outcomes of triple arthrodesis with IOFIX type fixation: A prospective study45
Corin ankle arthroplasty: Case-series38
Incisura tangent method to determine the transsyndesmotic axis for syndesmotic fixation35
Use of computer-assisted hexapod external fixators for complex foot and ankle reconstructions – An analysis of functional outcomes and complications34
Validity and Reliability of Hindi version of Foot and Ankle Disability Index in patients with chronic recurrent lateral ankle sprain32
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 tomograph31
A comparison of outcomes of posterior arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis with or without bone graft for treatment of subtalar arthritis31
The different subtalar ligaments show significant differences in their mechanical properties29
Optimal placement of metatarsal pads for patients with hallux valgus based on plantar pressure measurement29
Effects and optimal dosage of Tai Chi for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis29
Impact of systematic ultrasonography on lateral ankle sprain management28
EFAS Score - Validation of Portuguese Version by the Score Committee of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS)28
From anatomy to imaging: Towards a reliable MRI classification of the plantaris tendon26
Addressing varus and valgus deformity of the ankle: Algorithmic approach to total ankle arthroplasty25
Non-tobacco nicotine dependence and postoperative complications after total ankle arthroplasty: A propensity-matched cohort study25
Reliability analysis of WBCT-derived 3D models for comparing preoperative and postoperative alignment in total ankle arthroplasty25
Fixed-bearing versus mobile-bearing total ankle replacement survivorship. A meta-analysis24
The sural nerve & the calcaneus: A radiographic and anatomical study24
Early results of combined total ankle total talus replacement in the revision setting24
Favorable change in patient-reported outcomes following peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer and lateral ankle ligament reconstruction24
Is debridement really the best we can do for periprosthetic joint infections following total ankle replacements? A systematic review and meta-analysis22
Proximal to distal phalangeal articular angle of the first proximal phalanx: Reliability and correlation with round sign22
Minimally invasive percutaneous tarsometatarsal fusion with bone autograft, non-compression screws, and immediate postoperative weightbearing21
A clinical guide to the medial ligaments of the ankle: Anatomy, function, diagnosis of injuries and treatment of instability-a narrative review20
Risk factors for total ankle arthroplasty failure: A Dutch Arthroplasty Register study20
Contemporary surgical decision-making for hallux valgus and hallux rigidus in Switzerland: A national cross-sectional survey using standardized clinical scenarios20
Advancing diagnostics: A systematic review and meta-analysis of conventional and weight-bearing CT in lisfranc injuries19
Systemic medical complications following total ankle arthroplasty: A review of the evidence18
AI discernment in foot and ankle surgery research: A survey investigation18
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 18
Outcomes of the “Calcaneo-stop” procedure for treating symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 2394 feet17
Consequences of extensile lateral approach to the calcaneal fractures on balance and isokinetic strength of muscle groups crossing the ankle joint17
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 45017
Quo vadis, foot & ankle research? A review17
Comparison of plate versus screw internal fixation in the treatment of posterior malleolar fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
Response to letter to editor: “Effect of chronic heavy tobacco smoking on ankle fracture healing”16
Midterm outcomes of the modified Lapidus arthrodesis using the Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System for the treatment of hallux valgus16
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
Outcome of retroarticular drilling for osteochondritis dissecans of the talus in a pediatric population15
Improving partial weight bearing compliance with a smart insole: Validity, reliability, and feasibility study15
Semi-automatic software-based 3D-angular measurement for Weight-Bearing CT (WBCT) in the foot provides different angles than measurement by hand14
Safety of the neurovascular bundles when performing minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy: A cadaveric study14
Use of bony landmarks for more accurate tibiofibular syndesmotic fixation: Validity and safety analysis of the angle bisector method14
Preoperative incongruent subtalar joint predicts less favorable clinical outcome in total ankle arthroplasty14
Dorsal calcaneal wedge removal in zadek osteotomy: A cadaveric study14
Subchondral bone cysts remodel after correction of varus deformity in ankle arthritis14
Early radiographic loss of intermetatarsal angle correction after single first TMT arthrodesis (Modified Lapidus) versus three-corner TMT arthrodesis14
Outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty with an average follow-up of 10 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis14
Clinical outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic lateral ankle ligament reconstruction for chronic lateral ankle instability: A prospective series with minimum 12 month outcomes14
Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty13
Correlation of first metatarsal sagittal alignment with clinical and functional outcomes following the Lapidus procedure13
Arthroscopic assisted fixation of posterior malleolus fractures: Technical pearls and clinical outcomes13
Enhanced recovery (fast-track surgery) after total ankle replacement: The state of the art13
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
Anatomical study of the posterior talofibular ligament: A descriptive analysis of its dual-bundle structure13
Anatomical and biomechanical evaluation of the lateral calcaneo-cuboid and bifurcate ligaments13
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) extract effects on levels of inflammatory markers and chondrocyte count in gout arthritis Wistar rat model13
The morphology of osseous structure in subtalar joint with chronic ankle instability13
Clinical outcomes of closed versus open simple ankle fractures patterns requiring soft tissue reconstruction: A prospective comparative observational study12
Outcomes following tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a solid posterior offset intramedullary nail in 44 patients with a minimum 30-month follow-up12
Patient-reported outcome measures after tibial pilon fractures: A systematic review12
Bone mass distribution of 892 distal tibiae and implications for the treatment of medial malleolar fractures12
Fibular fixation in mid and distal extra-articular tibia fractures – A systematic review and meta-analysis12
Gait analysis of foot compensation in symptomatic Hallux Rigidus patients12
Comparison of ultrasonographic evaluation methods for ankle syndesmosis in non-weight bearing and weight bearing conditions12
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
Revision of total ankle arthroplasty: Survival and medium-term functional results12
Functional and oncological outcome of patients with benign hindfoot tumors treated by curettage11
Total ankle replacement versus nonoperative management for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis: A comparative analysis11
Genetic contribution to the etiology of Achilles tendon rupture. A Danish nationwide register study of twins11
Retrospective chart review: Weightbearing CT scans and the measurement of the Lisfranc ligamentous complex11
Functional dystonia: A pitfall for the foot and ankle surgeon11
Immediate weight bearing without immobilization for operatively treated ankle fractures is safe – A systematic review11
Re:Are large language models a useful resource to address common patient concerns on Hallux Valgus? A readability analysis11
Modified sinus tarsi approach with a variable-angle locking anterolateral plate for Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures11
The association of ASA score and outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty11
The presence of persistent symptoms 12 months following a first lateral ankle sprain: A systematic review and meta-analysis11
Diagnosis of subtle syndesmotic instability using conventional CT-imaging and axial force in different foot positions11
A cross-sectional study on the correlations between floating toe, plantar arch posture, and body composition in 8-year-old children11
Why Europe needs a common certification in foot and ankle surgery11
Multimodal diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection after total ankle arthroplasty11
The impact of pre-operative mental health on outcomes of foot and ankle surgery: A scoping review11
Halving the usage of rigid-soled postoperative shoes does not affect outcomes in forefoot reconstruction surgery11
An examination of negative one-star patient reviews for foot and ankle orthopedic surgery: A retrospective analysis11
Combined vertical and external rotational force in plantarflexion position produces posterior pilon fracture: A preliminary cadaveric study10
Surgical management of osteochondral lesions of the first metatarsal head: A systematic review10
Anatomical analysis of the traditional postero-medial approach to the ankle and evaluation of structures at risk10
Learning curve associated with minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus: A systematic review10
Correction of progressive collapsing foot deformity classes after isolated arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis10
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) is not superior to “minimal-dose” rESWT for patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy; a double-blinded randomised controlled trial10
Calcaneal positioning in equinus immobilization of the ankle joint: A comparison of common orthoses used in the treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures10
Letter to the Editor to comment on “Factors associated with improvement in ankle dorsiflexion after transfibular total ankle arthroplasty”10
Ankle instability in pediatric and adolescent patients diagnosed with lateral malleolus avulsion fracture: Analysis of clinical and functional outcomes of ligament injury repair surgery10
Keller’s arthroplasty for hallux rigidus: A systematic review10
Efficacies of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and low-level laser therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis10
Treatment and prevention of chronic ankle instability: An umbrella review of meta-analyses10
Immediate effect of hallux valgus surgery on the biomechanical behavior of the first ray9
Soleful solutions: Advancements in treatment strategies for ledderhose disease9
Subacute two stage metatarsal lengthening with gradual distraction for brachymetatarsia: A consecutive case series and literature review9
Visual analog scale foot and ankle (VAS-FA): Reliability and validity of the Persian version9
Letter to the editor to comment on “Biomechanical consequences of Zadek osteotomy in insertional achilles tendinopathy: A virtual surgical simulation study”9
Operative outcomes of a high-grade talar neck fracture – Lessons from 20 years’ clinical experience in a single, tertiary hospital9
Comparison of foot function and physical performance between women with and without bilateral painful hallux valgus9
Multilayered biomimetic scaffolds for cartilage repair of the talus. A systematic review of the literature9
Response to the letter to the editor to comment on “ChatGPT answers patient questions about hallux rigidus: Is it satisfactory?”9
Analysis of radiologic parameters and clinical outcomes in supramalleolar osteotomy for varus ankle osteoarthritis: A novel method for evaluating ankle alignment9
Factors influencing the speed of correction speed of distal tibial valgus deformity in children with percutaneous epiphyseodesis using transphyseal screw9
Radiographic evaluation of ankle alignment using the hip-to-calcaneus view in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis9
Is it unfair to reject a submission?9
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
The efficacy and safety of ankle blocks for foot and ankle surgery: A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis8
Preoperative increased pronation angle of the first metatarsus associated with correction loss after hallux valgus surgery: A semi-weight-bearing computed tomography study8
Technique Tip: Medial prominence bone spur resection in the third-generation percutaneous Chevron-Akin Osteotomy Technique (PECA) for hallux valgus correction8
Impact of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis on self-reported function and treatment outcome following an acute Achilles tendon rupture: A register study8
The ability to wear heeled footwear following first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion8
Does tibialis posterior dysfunction correlate with a worse radiographic overall alignment in progressive collapsing foot deformity? A retrospective study8
Outcomes following total talus replacement: A systematic review8
Results of arthroscopic lateral ligament repair according to the arthroscopic classification of anterior talofibular ligament remnants8
Comparative study of subtalar arthroereisis, medializing calcaneal osteotomy and the combination of both techniques for the treatment of symptomatic adult flatfeet8
Numerical simulations of the effect of lateral malleolus fracture malunion on ankle biomechanics: Different offset directions and offsets8
Response to letter to the editor to comment on : Prevalence and risk factors of ankle osteoarthritis in a population-based study8
“High ankle block” for surgery at the ankle joint8
Hemiepiphysiodesis for juvenile hallux valgus deformity: A systematic review8
Corrigendum to “Does a fibula-sparing approach improve outcomes in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis?” [Foot Ankle Surg 29/1 (2023) 1828]8
Coalition excision and corrective osteotomies versus coalition excision and arthroereisis in management of pes planovalgus with talo-calcaneal coalition in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial8
Metatarsus adductus setting in adult patients: Results of a treatment algorithm with shortening arthrodesis tarsometatarsal joints two and three8
Callus distraction for brachymetatarsia – A comparison between an internal device and the external fixator8
Microfracture surgery combined with platelet-rich plasma injection in treating osteochondral lesions of talus: A system review and update meta analysis7
Interposition arthroplasty with bovine collagenous membrane for hallux rigidus: A long-term results retrospective study7
Sequential bilateral total ankle replacements: No difference in patient-reported outcomes between the first and second ankle7
Neuropathy-and foot-ulcer specific quality of life instrument (NeuroQoL): Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and content validation in Hindi7
Automatic Hardy and Clapham’s classification of hallux sesamoid position on foot radiographs using deep neural network7
CT-based five-segment classification in Freiberg's infarction: Evaluation of its intraobserver and interobserver reliability7
Functional effects of arthroscopic modified Broström procedure on lateral ankle instability: A pilot study7
Associated correction of forefoot alignment with hindfoot fusion for pes planovalgus deformity7
Revision and reoperation in total ankle arthroplasty, a multicenter study of different prosthetic models7
Does anxiety influence outcome measurements in ankle replacement patients?7
Alteration of the calf strength by heel cord lengthening, gastrocnemius recession through tenotomy or fasciotomy. A retrospective clinical force analysis before and after surgery7
Effect of sequential burr passes on minimally invasive akin and first metatarsal dorsiflexion osteotomies7
Talar neck rotation angle in adults with clubfoot deformity: Observed values and intra- and inter-observer reliability using weightbearing CT7
Osteochondral lesions of the talus with small cysts may not affect the outcome of arthroscopic microfracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
From jargon to clarity: Improving the readability of foot and ankle radiology reports with an artificial intelligence large language model7
Establishing clinical thresholds for PROMs in foot and ankle surgery enhancing interpretability of SEFAS and EQ-5D: A national register study7
Anterior Distal Tibial Guided Growth for recurrent equinus deformity in idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus treated with the Ponseti method7
Poor survivorship of total ankle replacements. 1368 cases from the period 1994–2021 in the Norwegian arthroplasty register7
Effect of simultaneous bilateral surgery or simultaneous arthroscopic ankle lateral ligament repair in hindfoot endoscopic surgery for posterior ankle impingement syndrome in athletes7
Letter to the editor to comment on “MRI assessment of graft maturation after arthroscopic anatomical lateral ankle ligament reconstruction: One-year comparison between autograft and allograft”7
Advancing treatment strategies for posterior malleolar malunion: The ankle dislocation method7
Minimally invasive and open posterior calcaneal displacement osteotomy for pediatric hindfoot deformity: A comparative study7
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
Predictive factors of effective tibial nerve release in tarsal tunnel syndrome7
Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial7
Validity and reliability of the French translation of the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI)7
Clinical outcomes of fusion vs excision in the treatment of painful type II accessory naviculars: A matched cohort study7
Length change pattern of the ankle deltoid ligament during physiological ankle motion7
Results of prophylactic simple fasciocutaneous advancement in the initial management of acute ankle fractures with high risk of operative wound complication7
Fibula fixation in the treatment of tibial pilon fractures – Is it really necessary?7
The comparison of postoperative outcomes in Morton's neuroma excision between plantar versus dorsal approach: A systematic review and meta-analysis7
A novel technique of minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy for intractable insertional Achilles tendinopathy associated with Haglund deformity7
Outcome measures after foot and ankle surgery: A Systematic Review7
Validation of the Portuguese score version is an important breakthrough for the EFAS Score7
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