Peripheral musculoskeletal structures may undergo changes after stroke, but tendon-specific adaptations with functional recovery are not well defined. This study examined lower extremity tendon thickness in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia before and after an inpatient rehabilitation program and explored associations between tendon thickness and clinical improvement. 45 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia completed a 4-week rehabilitation program.

In recent years, various diabetic socks have been developed and introduced to help prevent diabetes related foot ulcers (DFUs). However, the question of which type of sock is most suitable for individuals with diabetes has not been adequately addressed. This review systematically explores the current evidence regarding the performance and structural properties of diabetic socks, along with a narrative analysis of commercial socks.

The Achilles tendon (AT) plays a crucial role in force transmission and movement efficiency, and greater tendon stiffness may enhance elastic energy storage and improve performance in explosive movements. Shear-wave elastography (SWE) enables reliable, non-invasive assessment of tendon stiffness, yet its associations with other ultrasound (US)-derived properties and functional outcomes remain insufficiently defined in athletes.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common and debilitating complication of diabetes that leads to chronic pain, sensory loss, and functional decline. While spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is FDA-approved for painful diabetic neuropathy, its potential to modify disease pathology rather than merely suppress symptoms remains poorly understood. This narrative review bridges this knowledge gap by elucidating the role of SCS in mitigating structural and…

Achilles tendon (AT) wounds are defined as partial or complete disruptions of the tendon that create direct communication with the external environment (Lamah L Diallo M Tekpa JBD). The incidence of bilateral AT lacerations in children remains unknown. These researchers report a case of simultaneous bilateral AT laceration in a 14-year-old adolescent following a domestic accident.

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common functional disorder in older adults, affecting their balance and quality of life. Effective ways to enhance ankle stability and function remains a key for healthy aging. This study aims to explore the effects of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on ankle stability, the pain index, and balance ability in older adults aged 60 and above with CAI.

A novel folinic acid (FA) wound treatment (FAWT) significantly (P < 0.05) improved healing of chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). In a double-blind randomized controlled trial, 10 subjects with chronic DFUs were treated daily with either control therapy (n = 5; PluroGel) or FAWT (n = 5; PluroGel containing 2.5% FA). After 12 weeks, the FAWT group demonstrated significantly greater DFU area reduction compared with controls (88% [SD 16] vs 40% [SD 39], respectively).

Metallic biomaterials enable successful reconstruction of skeletal tissues by supporting repair, load-bearing function, and anatomical alignment in foot and ankle surgery. The unique anatomic and biomechanics in this region, and challenging pathologies such as flatfoot and Charcot neuroarthropathy, present challenges. Intervention requires targeted biomaterial solutions.