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Episode 53: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 8

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Today's foot and ankle edition covers biomechanical insights for optimizing fifth metatarsal fixation, comparative outcomes of fibular nails versus plates in geriatric ankle fractures, radiation safety considerations in percutaneous Haglund surgery, and the surprising absence of standardized return to sport criteria after Achilles tendon repair.

  1. "Clinical and Biomechanical Determinants of Fixation Failure in Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Implications for Surgical Decision-Making" — Dobrotă RD et al., J Clin Med — https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051680
  2. "Fixing geriatric ankle fractures: fibular nail versus locking plate in a prospective multicenter study" — Kohler FC et al., Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-026-03108-5
  3. "Radiation Exposure in Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy vs Open Haglund Resection: A Retrospective Comparative Study" — Harrison P et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425951
  4. "Which Criteria Are Used to Clear Athletes to Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair? A Scoping Review" — Busà MF et al., Sports Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381251412905
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