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Most clinicians use the Beighton score to assess generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) when deciding on the treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI). The purpose of the study was to evaluate anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) status by ultrasound and correlate these values with Beighton scores and the manual anterior drawer test (ADT).

The participants were divided into two groups, those without GJH (24 ankles) and with GJH (20 ankles). For the investigation of ATFL, resting and stress ultrasonography was performed to assess the length, height (degree of loosening) and thickness. Beighton scores, manual ADT grades and ultrasound parameters of participants with and without GJH were compared. The correlation coefficients among those values were analyzed.

The mean ATFL length, resting height, stress height and mean difference in height between resting and stress ATFL were all significantly different between the two groups (P < .05). The resting and stress ATFL length, height, and difference in height between resting and stress ATFL showed a positive linear relationship with Beighton scores and manual ADT grades (P < .05).

The ATFL stress ultrasound parameters showed significant differences between participants with high and low Beighton scores and were correlated with Beighton scores and manual ADT grades.

Cross-sectional cohort study; Level of evidence IV.

Cross-sectional cohort study; Level of evidence IV.

Distal tibialis anterior tendinopathy (DTAT) is condition which is infrequently described in literature and is usually treated with conservative means. If resistant to a rehabilitation protocol and unloading, a surgical treatment could be proposed. The aim of this research is to report on the history and clinical image of DTAT and present the clinical results of a simple surgical decompression of the tendon with local debridement and release of the distal extensor retinaculum.

Seventeen patients diagnosed with DTAT in 18 feet underwent surgery between 2008 and 2018. Upon initial presentation, all patients reported a persistent history of pain over the tibialis anterior (TA) insertion. Ultrasound was routinely performed to confirm the diagnosis. In patients with confirmed diagnosis of DTAT, persistent despite conservative treatment, we proceeded with surgical intervention during which we released the tendon by opening the distal extensor retinaculum. Retrospective chart review was performed, and functional outcomes were assessed using the AOFAS midfoot score. AOFAS score results were collected postoperatively with at least one-year follow-up.

All patients experienced pain on palpation of the distal aspect of the TA tendon. Most patients experienced pain at night and were frequent hikers. Our study population consisted of mostly female and overweight patients. All patients reported pain relief with a significant improvement of VAS for pain from 6.7 ± 1.1 preoperatively to 1.1 ± 1.2 postoperatively (p < 0.05). The postoperative AOFAS midfoot score was 97 ± 3.7. Fifteen patients were completely satisfied, two satisfied with minor reservations.

Simple distal TA tendon release by division of a consistently present constricting distal extensor retinaculum represents a surgical alternative in the treatment of chronic DTAT. Our study shows good clinical outcomes with low complications.

Level IV - retrospective case series.

Level IV - retrospective case series.Trypsin is a serine protease with important applications such as protein sequencing and tissue dissociation. Preserving protein structure and its activity during freeze-thawing and prolonging its shelf life is one of the most interesting tasks in biochemistry. In the present study, trypsin cryoprotection was achieved by altering buffer composition. Sodium phosphate buffer at pH 8.0 led to pH shift-induced destabilization of trypsin and formation of a molten globule, followed by significant activity loss (about 70%). Potassium phosphate and ammonium bicarbonate buffers at pH 8.0 were used with up to 90% activity recovery rate after 7 freeze-thaw cycles. The addition of non-ionic surfactants Tween 20 and Tween 80 led to up to 99% activity recovery rate. Amide I region changes, corresponding to specific secondary structures in the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum, were modest in the case of Tween 20 and Tween 80. On the other hand, the addition of Triton X-100 led to the destabilization of α-helicoidal segments of trypsin structure after 7 freeze-thaw cycles but also increased protein substrate availability.

Although a transitional approach promoting continuity of care is warranted to prevent chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and opioid misuse, there is limited research examining interventions targeting the subacute phase after cardiac surgery. Contextual multi-level factors may explain this scarcity.

The purpose of this study was to explore the potential implementation of a nursing intervention to prevent CPSP in the subacute phase by describing nurses' viewpoints of current barriers and facilitators.

A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using secondary data analysis.

A Web-based survey was used along with in-person interviews.

75 perioperative nurses.

Qualitative data from individual interviews (n=10) and open-ended responses to a survey (n=65) regarding the intervention's acceptability were used. Content analysis was conducted using a deductive approach.

The introduction of nurses from various clinical settings to a new intervention allowed reflection on current practice and represented ement nursing role in primary care would allow earlier interventions and contribute to the prevention of CPSP for a tremendous number of patients undergoing surgeries.The purpose of this case report is to present an osseous foot lesion as the initial presentation of advanced metastatic adenocarcinoma. A 65-year-old female presented with 5 months of atraumatic left ankle pain. Initial radiographs and computed tomography scan showed a lytic lesion in the talar dome and calcaneus. Dihexa concentration Further workup and evaluation revealed diffuse metastatic disease in the lung, abdomen, and brain. A biopsy of the talar lesion demonstrated metastatic adenocarcinoma, and the patient elected to transition to hospice care less than 2 months after initial diagnosis. Although exceedingly rare, metastatic disease should be included in the differential for any lesion in the distal extremities including the foot and ankle. Unfortunately, these patients may have widespread metastases and poor prognosis at the time of initial presentation. This case report describes an acrometastasis of a primary adenocarcinoma and highlights the importance of considering metastatic disease in the differential of foot and ankle lesions.