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| A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation of Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Emergency Department. Rossie D · Cureus · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Intercuneiform stabilization during a modified Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus results in decreased intercuneiform gapping and recurrence rates. Zeng AI · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Union Outcomes in Medial and Central Column Tarsometatarsal Fusions: Single vs Multiple Joints. Derner B · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Biomechanical Performance of 4-Leg Sustained Dynamic Compression Staples in First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis. Wang T · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis With a Biplanar Locking Plate System Versus the Modified Lapidus Technique With Crossed-Screw Fixation: A Retrospective Multicenter Comparison. Fletcher AN · HSS J · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Early weight-bearing following modified Lapidus arthrodesis: A retrospective review of 104 cases & postoperative protocol. Uddin A · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Can an isolated modified Lapidus procedure alter hindfoot alignment? a retrospective radiographic study. Samargandi R · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
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| Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Nitinol Compression Staple Fixation for Midfoot and Chopart Arthrodeses: A Single-Centre Case Series. Zafar L · Cureus · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Contemporary Orthopedic Innovations for the General Practitioner. Ghali A · South Med J · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Lisfranc Fixation Utilizing Dorsomedial Plating Technique. Iandoli JL · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Radiographic Outcomes of Open Reduction and Kirschner-Wire Fixation Versus Screw or Plate Fixation for Lisfranc Injuries: A Propensity Score-Weighted Comparative Study. Choi WS · J Clin Med · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Can immediate weight bearing be achieved following a first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis with a locking plantar plate and compression screw? A case series evaluating the early safety results in 72 consecutive patients. Maher A · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Partial tarsal arthrodesis with plate fixation for management of traumatic tarsometatarsal injuries in five cats. Nixon RL · J Small Anim Pract · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints. Recheis S · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Endobutton Combined With Medial Plate Fixation for the Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries. Xiao K · Orthopedics · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Tight rope fixation in fracture management. Keating JF · Injury · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Risk factors for postoperative complications in Lisfranc injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation: A multicenter study. Minoura Y · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Anatomic Feasibility of 4-Legged Staples for Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis. Cooperman SR · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Lisfranc Fixation via Articular Bridge Plating Combined With the Suture Tape Ligament Reconstruction Technique. Sun M · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Unstable Lisfranc Injuries: An Argument for the Use of Dorsal Bridge Plates. Hong VY · J Orthop Trauma · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Are bony Lis-Franc injuries best treated operatively with trans-articular screws or bridge plates? Kuljic N · Injury · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Lisfranc Injuries: Latest Updates on Diagnostics and Management. Hammad A · Transl Sports Med · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Intramedullary Nails in the Modified Lapidus Procedure: A Retrospective Comparison with Dorsomedial Locking Plates. Kurokawa H · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Screw Angulation and Insertion Sequence Increase Interfragmentary Compression When Using Plates for Midfoot Arthrodesis: Foam-Surrogate and Cadaveric Validation. Johnson J · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Prospective multicenter study assessing radiographic and patient outcomes following an instrumented mini-open triplanar tarsometatarsal arthrodesis with early weightbearing. McAleer JP · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| [Biomechanical characteristics and clinical application of three-dimensional printed osteotomy guide plate combined with Ilizarov technique in treatment of rigid clubfoot]. Paerhati W · Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Short-term outcomes of modified Lapidus procedure using the InCore® Lapidus System for hallux valgus: Case series of four cases. Abe J · Int J Surg Case Rep · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Biomechanical analysis of elastic fixation for lisfranc injuries with finite elements method. Liu Y · Sci Rep · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Instrumented correction of metatarsus adductus with hallux valgus - A multicenter radiographic assessment. McAleer JP · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Union rates following power rasp joint preparation for foot and ankle arthrodesis: A retrospective study of 418 fusions. Badell JS · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Surgical Techniques for Lapidus Arthrodesis: Approaches, Indications, and Outcomes. Donantoni M · J Clin Med · 2025 · Narrative review | 2025 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Biomechanical Comparison of Two Plantar Lapidus Plating Systems. Werneburg F · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| TM TRUMATCHGraft Cage-Long Bone as a solution for tibial bone defect in traumatic aseptic non-union: a case report. Vesseur MAM · Acta Chir Belg · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Continuous Compression Implants in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Tips and Tricks. Tsikopoulos K · J Clin Med · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Lateral column midfoot injury: Do they all need fixation? Ward TRW · J Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Long-term Functional Outcome and Satisfaction After Surgical Management of Cuboid Fractures. Engelmann EWM · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other | 2025 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Dorsal bridge plating versus. Transarticular screw fixation for lisfranc injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Boksh K · J Clin Orthop Trauma · 2020 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2020 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |