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Light walking paired with arthroscopic surgery is an ideal approach for foot and ankle osteoarthritis, offering better results and improved bone mineral density levels.
As per the outcomes of a study, combining light walking with arthroscopic surgery significantly improves outcomes for foot and ankle osteoarthritis-affected patients. Conducted by researchers Xiaoyan Li and Kangwon You, this retrospective analysis aimed to determine the impact of light walking and arthroscopy in 180 patients with ankle arthritis. Volunteers were divided into two groups: 90 subjects were subjected to traditional open surgery (Group A), while the other 90 participated in light walking alongside arthroscopic surgery (Group B).
The two groups were compared via the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot score before and after treatment. Additionally, bone mineral density (BMD) and inflammatory markers, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), were assessed pre- and post-treatment. Patients in Group B illustrated markedly higher scores on the Kofoed and AOFAS scales and reported lower pain levels on the visual analog scale (VAS) compared to those in Group A. Additionally, Group B exhibited a more substantial rise in postoperative BMD.
The R-value for the correlation between platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) for bone and BMD was 0.957, and for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and BMD, it was 0.903. The R-value for the correlation between patient age and BMD was −0.936, and for body mass index and BMD, it was −0.913. Remarkably, Group B achieved a treatment efficiency of 96.7%. Thus, light walking in combination with arthroscopic surgery is beneficial for ankle arthritis, improving both therapeutic outcomes and BMD.
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Effect of light walking combined with arthroscopic surgery on bone mineral density in patients with foot and ankle osteoarthritis
Xiaoyan Li et al.
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