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| Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Tendon Dry Needling for Recalcitrant Distal Biceps Tendinopathy: A Case Series. Granger A · Int J Sports Phys Ther · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Minimally Invasive Zadek Osteotomy vs Open Achilles Debridement for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy in Athletes: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study. Genuth G · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthroscopic 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in 1st metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis with and without hallux valgus or varus deformities. Slocum AMY · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Outcomes of 11 years of total ankle replacement registry in France: a national population-based cohort study. Besse JL · Orthop Traumatol Surg Res · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Vitamin C for the prevention of complex regional pain syndrome after foot and ankle fractures or surgery: a systematic review. Carmona-Zamora MT · Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Cuboid stress fracture as an uncommon cause of lateral foot pain: Correlation between magnetic resonance imaging and photon-counting computed tomography - A case report. Schumacher M · Radiol Case Rep · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Early Versus Delayed Rehabilitation Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Implant Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparison of 40 Cases. Głodkowska-Sutuła J · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Weightbearing CT in the Evaluation of Athletic Foot and Ankle Injuries. Brué J · Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Syndesmotic screw fixation is associated with higher overall treatment costs when compared with suture button stabilisation in a single UK major trauma centre. Umer HM · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Association of Preoperative Psychiatric Medication Use With Complication Rates After Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Martino JA · J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Transmalleolar vs Portal-Based Minimally Invasive Tibiotalar Joint Preparation: A Cadaveric Study. Patel AN · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Psychological factors as predictors of compliance and outcome in non-operative management of Achilles tendon rupture: a systematic review. Maffulli N · Br Med Bull · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| High reoperation rates following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a modern compression plating system with a retrograde integrated lag screw. Dimock R · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Closed percutaneous reduction versus mini-open sinus tarsi approach for fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. de Sa R · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Supramalleolar Osteotomy for Varus Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Contemporary Narrative Review. Caravelli S · Medicina (Kaunas) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Tibial Component Malalignment in Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Cinelli V · Medicina (Kaunas) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| From Structural WBCT Findings to Biomechanical Interpretation in Hallux Valgus: Current Evidence, Limitations, and Clinical Implications. Bouredoucen H · Bioengineering (Basel) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Transition from open surgery to ultrasound-guided minimally invasive surgery for insertional Achilles tendinopathy: similar patient-reported outcomes and substantially lower treatment costs. Lindén L · BMC Musculoskelet Disord · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Tight rope fixation in fracture management. Keating JF · Injury · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Screw versus Kirschner wire fixation in Myerson type B Lisfranc injuries: a retrospective comparative cohort study with plantar pressure assessment. Çalışkan G · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Is Early Fixation of Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures via the Sinus Tarsi Approach Safe? Kayali C · J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Insertional Achilles tendinopathy State of pathology: Insertional tendon tendinopathies. Elkaïm M · Orthop Traumatol Surg Res · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Biomechanical comparison of parallel versus convergent screw fixation in Zadek osteotomy. Ramirez C · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| [Comparative study on effectiveness of two fixation methods in treatment of mid-column plantar-flexion Lisfranc injuries]. Xiao P · Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| A comparative study of distal chevron osteotomy and minimally invasive surgery for surgical correction of hallux valgus deformity. Hwang J · J Orthop Surg Res · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Minimally Invasive Revision Surgery Combining Endoscopic Double-Row Reinsertion and Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer for Insertional Achilles Tendon Re-Rupture in a Semi-Professional Rugby Player: A Case Report. Santos-Moreira A · J Clin Med · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Second Ray Pathologies Associated with Hallux Valgus: A Radiographic Comparative Study. Kim J · Clin Orthop Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Variation in procedure selection for end stage ankle arthritis management in England. Martin R · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in forefoot deformity corrections. Tan CY · Int Orthop · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |