Articles tagged with Ankles
Researchers monitored the accuracy with which subjects could step onto a target, finding that vision was blocked only after the foot had left the floor. This suggests that people use visual information to adjust their footfall while their foot is moving forwards.
A study of 101 MRI knee exams found a remarkable high incidence of lateral meniscal tears among elite football players, which may be related to the physical demands of tackling. The research also identified an indirect sign of syndesmotic tear, also known as high ankle sprain, using MRI and x-rays.
A recent study found that diabetics who underwent ankle fracture surgery had significantly longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates compared to non-diabetic patients. The researchers estimated that diabetic patients experienced an additional day of hospitalization and costs approximately 20% higher.
Researchers at MIT have created an Anklebot to aid stroke patients in regaining ankle movement. The device is one part of a larger robotic gym targeting different limbs, building on previous success with arm rehabilitation.
A study of 51 young patients found triplane fractures, a common sports-related injury, occur differently than previously thought. The use of CT with multiplanar reconstruction provides a new standard for describing these complex fractures.
A study of 141 whiplash patients and 40 ankle injury patients found that whiplash pain was more frequent but similar in intensity to ankle injuries. Pain improved significantly over time, with most patients returning to work within a year.
The study found that physician judgment had a sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 26% for the Ottawa rules, and 80% and 59% for the Leiden rule. With structured data collection, physicians' judgment was similar to existing ankle rules in terms of sensitivity and ability to safely reduce radiographic examinations.
A study found that 11 female ballet dancers had osteoarthritis in their ankle joints, highlighting the risks of early onset ballet. Researchers suggest that girls should wait until they're older to start dancing on pointe and professional ballerinas should rest more between performances.
Peripheral neuropathy affects sensation, causing instability and increased fall risk; preventive steps like support, education, regular eye exams, right shoes, exercise, and practice balancing on one foot can help prevent falls.
Henry Ford researchers conclude that ultrasound can help diagnose high ankle sprains, which typically occur when a person plants down on the inside of their foot and pushes. Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to faster recovery times, with some patients able to return to normal athletic activity in as little as four weeks.