The week’s most important lower limb research, policy and practice updates.
Jun 15, 2026
A 23-study meta-analysis ranks the risk factors, and toe-box width matters at least as much as heel height.
Adding foot work to a hip-and-knee program changed the mechanics more than the symptoms. Both are worth knowing.
Jun 8, 2026
A new sensor method tracks whether the removable walker is actually being worn, not just dispensed.
A new review puts the cheap, portable option up against the isokinetic gold standard.
A new review separates the ankle mechanics that improve from the walking outcomes that don't.
A small pilot is being passed around as promising. The actual result is a null.
Jun 6, 2026
A new network meta-analysis compares debridement methods for chronic lower-limb wounds. It is a useful overview, but it is not a reason to change how you treat the ulcer in front of you.
A pilot trial put 3D-printed orthoses up against traditional custom devices for plantar fasciitis. Both kept patients happy, and the differences were small and early.
