Promising Outcomes of Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Morton's Neuromas - A Prospective Study.

Background: Morton's neuroma is a compressive neuropathy of the common plantar digital nerve, causing significant pain and limiting patients' activities.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) on the pain, functionality, and quality of life experienced by patients with Morton's neuroma.

Study Design: This was a prospective study with pre- and post-intervention assessments after one, 3, and 6 months of treatment.

FOOTWEAR PURCHASING PATTERN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic boosted the increase in online sales, however there is a lack of research on the shoe purchasing pattern among the Brazilian population.

Objective: To investigate the shoe purchasing pattern.

Method: This cross-sectional study comprises individuals from a Foot and Ankle Outpatient Clinic.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTCOMES OF OLDER PATIENTS OPERATED DUE TO HIP FRACTURES.

Objective: Evaluating clinical factors associated with mortality in older patients who underwent surgical correction of hip fractures.

Methods: This observational and retrospective study analyzed the medical records of 67 patients (aged older than 60 years), both men and women, who underwent surgical correction of hip fractures from 2019 to 2020 at Hospital São Paulo. The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, presence of comorbidities, affected hip region, and trauma mechanism.