Scientific Literature Reviews

ACFAS’ monthly Scientific Literature Review offers a variety of published articles, including clinical studies, case reports, methodology and technical reports, clinical pearls, literature reviews and more. Each issue constitutes a state-of-the-art textbook chapter in the field of foot and ankle surgery.

 Jennifer R. Seifert, DPM, FACFAS, Editor 


July 2023

Use of Fish Skin Graft in Management of Combat Injuries Following Military Drone Assaults in Field-Like Hospital Conditions  
Reviewed By: Nicole Lagstein, DPM 
Residency Program: SAVAHCS, AZ 

Delays to revascularization for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia 
Reviewed By: Arthur Tarricone DPM MPH 
Residency Program: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 

The Effects of the Short-Foot Exercise on Foot Alignment and Muscle Hypertrophy in Flatfoot Individuals: A Meta-Analysis 
Reviewed by: Irene Limratana, DPM 
Residency Program: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 

Allograft Versus Bioactive Glass (BG-S53P4) in Pediatric Benign Bone Lesions A Randomized Clinical Trial 
Reviewed By: Philip Cynamon, DPM 
Residency Program: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 

The Effects of Intravenous Dexamethasone on Rebound Pain After Nerve Block in Patients with Ankle Fracture: A Randomized Control Trial 
Reviewed By: Rebecca Mina DPM 
Residency Program: Inspira Medical Center, Vineland NJ 

Fluoroscopic and Endoscopic Calcaneal Exostosis Resection and Achilles Tendon Debridement for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Results in Good Outcomes, Early Return to Sports Activities, and Few Wound Complications 
Reviewed By: Ben M. Tonsager, DPM 
Residency Program: Regions Hospital, Saint Paul Minnesota  

Soft Tissue Complications Following Extensile Lateral Compared with Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches in the Operative Treatment of Calcaneus Fractures 
Reviewed By: Michaela K. Heys  
Residency Program: Regions Hospital, Saint Paul Minnesota  

Ulcer occurrence on adjacent toes and hallux valgus deformity after amputation of the second toe in diabetic patients 
Reviewed by: Justin K. Metli, DPM, MA 
Residency Program: Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute, Saint Paul, MN 

A Prospective Observational Study of Persistent Opioid Use After Complex Foot and Ankle Surgery  
Reviewed By: Danielle Nack, DPM 
Residency Program: HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota 

Aspirin or Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis after a Fracture 
Reviewed by: Gabriella Ley, DPM 
Residency Program: Regions Hospital/Healthpartners Institute, St. Paul, MN 

Postoperative Infection and Revision Surgery Rates in Foot and Ankle Surgery Without Routine Prescription of Prophylactic Antibiotics
Reviewed By: Spencer R. Arndt, DPM 
Residency Program: Regions Hospital, Saint Paul Minnesota    

Efficacy of cryotherapy for plantar warts: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Reviewed By: Anna Kapustina, DPM, MS, PGY1  
Residency Program: Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System  


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