Clinical Research Directory

The Corrective Power of Subtalar Arthrodesis With Mini/Medial Bone Block (SAMBB) in Patients Affected by Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD): Analysis Using Weight-bearing Cone Beam CT.

Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) is a complex, multiplanar condition characterized by hindfoot valgus, peritalar subluxation, midfoot abduction, and collapse of the medial arch, which may progress to rigid deformity with pain and functional impairment. In advanced stages, subtalar arthrodesis is a well-established surgical option to restore hindfoot alignment and stability. Subtalar Arthrodesis with Mini/Medial Bone Block (SAMBB) is an evolution of the Grice-Green technique, using an autologous bone graft to achieve stable correction of talocalcaneal alignment and improve joint congruency, with favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the three-dimensional corrective effect of SAMBB using weight-bearing CT (WBCT), focusing on hindfoot alignment and talocalcaneal and talonavicular relationships.

Sinus Tarsi Implant as an Adjuvant Procedure to Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy in the Treatment of Mobile Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

Background: Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a deformity of the foot which leads to pain and an altered gait pattern. There are several different surgical interventions available for treatment of AAFD. One of the most common treatments for mobile AAFD is medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO) with or without adjuvant soft tissue procedures. However, the medial displacement of the calcaneus only aims to correct the deformity in one plane despite AAFD being a deformity of three planes with hypereversion of the calcaneus, anterior translation of the talus over the calcaneus and tilting/drop of the calcaneal head. Because of these multiple forces, the healing of MDCO in the intended position can sometimes be hard to achieve and medial soft tissue is still stressed leading to recurring deformity. The investigators believe that adjuvant insertion of a sinus tarsi implant (STI) could work as an internal splint, protecting soft tissue procedures on the medial side, reversing anterior translation of the talus, opposing calcaneus eversion, and lifting talar head. This additional procedure will create a better correction of the deformity with enhanced appearance of the foot and better long-term functional results. Methods: This is a multi-center randomized controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy of STI as an adjuvant procedure to MDCO in patients with mobile AAFD (Stage II). Patients aged 16 to 75 years, referred to one of the orthopedic centers involved in this study, will be invited to participate if they fulfil the trials eligibility criteria. In total, 130 patients who provide informed consent will be randomized to either MDCO with STI or MDCO without STI (65 patients in each group). The included patients will be clinically and radiographically examined. They will also fill out a form before surgery and 4-5 months, 1 year and 2 years postoperatively. The form will include Self-Reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS) and Euro-QoL 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D). The trials primary outcome will be change in Meary's angle. Secondary outcomes include additional radiographic changes, change in SEFAS score, EQ-5D index, pain according to visual analog scale (VAS), satisfaction assessment, clinical outcome measures, the length of postoperative sick-leave and rate of complications. Discussion: This is the first randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a sinus tarsi implant as an adjuvant procedure to MDCO.

Oblique K-wire Control in Calcaneal Osteotomy for Flatfoot Correction

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) often requires surgical correction when conservative methods fail. Calcaneal displacement osteotomy is a key procedure in restoring alignment. This study introduces a novel K-wire technique to enhance control during surgery and minimize complications related to manual manipulation. It builds on prior research highlighting the limitations of traditional approaches in achieving precise fragment positioning.

Effect of Biodex Balance Training and Short Foot Exercise on Myoelectric Activity of Paraspinal Muscles in Subjects with Flexible Flatfoot

The goal of this study is to see the effect of the combination of biodex balance system and short foot exercise in the treatment of subjects with flexible flat foot. The main question is the effect of biodex balance training and short foot exercise on myoelectric activity of subjects with flexible flat foot experimental participant will receive biodex balance system exercise and short foot exercise for 4 weeks controlled participant will receive short foot exercise and stretching exercise for 4 weeks Assessment will be done pre and post treatment by using Navicular drop test Myoelectric activity of paraspinal muscle Dynamic balance Pain severity Functional ankle instability inder