Strict BMI cutoffs for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) may unintentionally restrict who gets surgery.  A recent  study  of 1,215 TAA patients from the   ACS-NSQIP database (2011–2020) found that applying common BMI eligibility cutoffs (<50, <45, <40, <35) disproportionately affected certain racial, ethnic, sex, and age groups.  What they found The analysis revealed notable disparities in eligibility across these demographic groups: The tighter the BMI cutoff, the bigger the di

by Vince Vacketta, DPM   Today is the first official day of Spring, bringing an increase in sports activities and, consequently, more LF injuries. Even in 2025, the management of LF injuries remains a topic of debate among foot and ankle surgeons. Common controversies include choosing between primary arthrodesis (PA) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), as well as the role of routine hardware removal.  PA vs. ORIF and return to sport (RTS) A recent  systematic rev