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Foot & Ankle International

SAGE Publications

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 133

Foot & Ankle International (FAI), in publication since 1980, is the official journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). This monthly medical journal emphasizes surgical and medical management as it relates to the foot and ankle with a specific focus on reconstructive, trauma, and sports-related conditions utilizing the latest technological advances.

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🇩🇪 Germany - Medicine
04/10/2026
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FAI October 2026 Podcast: Preoperative Anxiety and/or Depression as a Predictor of Patient‑Reported Outcomes After Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 33:36

Psychological distress has been associated with inferior outcomes after major joint arthroplasty, but its impact on outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) remains unclear. The main aim of this study was to investigate whether patients reporting anxiety or depression before TAA surgery had inferior outcomes 1 year after surgery.

In conclusion, Preoperative self-reported anxiety or depression was common among patients undergoing TAA and was associated with worse symptoms before surgery. However, the reporting of such symptoms did not appear to limit postoperative improvement in patient-reported outcomes at 12 months. Among patients reporting anxiety/depression preoperatively, approximately two-thirds no longer reported anxiety/depression at 12 months.

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FAI September 2026 Podcast: No difference in short-term postoperative complication rates between non-chilled and chilled saline irrigation in percutaneous foot and ankle surgery

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 36:05

FAI August 2026 Podcast: Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 36:27

First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is a reliable treatment for painful end-stage degenerative, inflammatory, and post-traumatic conditions and severe deformities of the first ray. Although long-term functional outcomes are well documented, the incidence and relevance of degenerative changes in adjacent joints of the medial column after first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP1) fusion remain uncertain.

In conclusion, MTP1 arthrodesis provides excellent long-term satisfaction and functional outcomes with low revision rates. Although radiographic adjacent-joint degeneration, particularly involving the interphalangeal joint, may occur over time, these changes do not appear to influence clinical outcomes.

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FAI July 2026 Podcast: Accuracy of Patient-Specific Instruments for Supramalleolar Osteotomies

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 39:19

Supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) enables deformity correction of the distal tibia, but the procedure remains technically demanding. Patient-specific instruments (PSIs) have the potential to mitigate the technical drawbacks associated with SMO that are performed free-hand, but their accuracy has not been investigated. Therefore, we aimed to perform a pre- vs post-operative comparison to assess the accuracy of PSI in the setting of SMO correction.

In conclusion,This study demonstrated an accurate correction of distal tibia deformities by SMO using PSIs. The achieved post-operative correction differed within the range of 1° from the pre-operatively simulated correction. This indicates that PSIs provide a precise execution of the pre-operative planning. Future studies should assess the added value of performing an SMO with PSI compared with former free-hand techniques towards clinical and radiographical outcomes.

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FAI June 2026 Podcast: Surgical Helmet Systems Were Not Associated With Lower Operative Infection Rates After Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 25:39

Conflicting evidence exists regarding the ability of surgical helmet systems (SHSs) to reduce rates of infection after joint replacement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of SHS in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and their effect on postoperative infection rates.

In conclusion, Although SHS may provide additional protection for the surgeon from being contaminated during the surgery, the use of surgical hoods was not associated with a protective effect against surgical site infection. Considering the disadvantages and added costs of SHS, the decision to wear hoods during TAA is therefore left to the individual surgeon's discretion and personal preference.

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Long-Term Survivorship of INBONE II Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Thursday, May 14, 2026 • Duration 37:50

As total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) use evolves, understanding implant longevity and survivorship expectations has become critical for patient counseling and decision making. The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term survivorship of the INBONE II TAA.

In Conclusion, ten-year survivorship of INBONE II TAA was 93% in this cohort. Despite periprosthetic osteolysis and/or peri-implant lucency, the reoperation rate was low. Although the small number of failures prevented statistically significant conclusions, radiographic patterns suggest possible higher risk of failure in those with greater varus deformity.

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FAI April 2026 Podcast: 1,121 Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasties by a Single Surgeon: Mid-Term Survivorship, Complications, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 26:48

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is increasingly used as a motion-preserving alternative to ankle arthrodesis for end-stage ankle disease. The Salto Talaris fixed-bearing prosthesis was designed to enhance joint kinematics while minimizing bone resection and reducing complications seen in earlier implant generations. This study reports midterm clinical outcomes, including survivorship, complications, reoperation and failure rates in a large, single-surgeon cohort.

In conclusion, in this large cohort, the Salto Talaris TAA was associated with improvements in patient-reported quality of life, activity, and pain, and showed high survivorship with relatively low failure (5.4%) and reoperation (12.0%) rates at an average of 5.5 years after index surgery.

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FAI March 2026 Podcast: Effect of Earlier Weightbearing on Ankle Range of Motion and Complications After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • Duration 21:32

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a viable option for the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. Initiating weightbearing after a TAA has traditionally been conservative, with anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks of non-weightbearing recommended by surgeons. There is a scarcity of literature examining the impact of earlier weightbearing after TAA on postoperative outcomes. This study aimed to compare weightbearing at 3 weeks vs 6 weeks on functional recovery after primary TAA. We hypothesized that patients allowed to weightbear earlier would exhibit greater improvements in ankle range of motion (ROM) without an increase in postoperative complications.

In conclusion, initiating earlier weightbearing after a primary TAA brings about greater improvements in postoperative ankle ROM compared with preoperative ROM, sustained even up to 2 years postoperative. Earlier weightbearing group demonstrated increased ankle ROM compared with the delayed weightbearing group at early follow-up without an increase in complications. These findings suggest earlier initiation of weightbearing after a primary TAA is safe and beneficial in terms of motion.

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FAI February 2026 Podcast

Friday, February 20, 2026 • Duration 44:35

FAI podcast host, Dr. Mark Easley speaks with Drs. Aiyer, Gross, Rascoe, and Wukich on their recently published papers in FAI January and February issues:

FAI January 2026 Podcast: Outcomes Following First MTPJ Replacement Using the Roto-Glide Prosthesis

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 21:06

Is first metatarsophalangeal joint replacement a viable alternative to arthrodesis for the treatment of end-stage hallux rigidus? There are few studies evaluating the medium- to long-term outcomes of the Roto-Glide prosthesis.

In conclusion, first metatarsophalangeal joint replacement using Roto-Glide prosthesis results in statistically and clinically significant improvement in patient-reported outcome measures in the medium to long term. We found overall good implant survivorship in the medium term. However, postoperative surgical complications were relatively high. With marked reduction in surgical complications, first MTP joint replacement may be considered an alternative for patients with end-stage hallux rigidus who want to retain joint motion. Further comparative studies with longer-term follow-up are required to compare the outcomes of arthroplasty to arthrodesis, which is considered the gold standard.

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