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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2020; 11(11): 507-515
Published online Nov 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i11.507
Published online Nov 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i11.507
Müller-Weiss disease: Four case reports
Antonio Volpe, Foot and Ankle Clinic, Policlinico Abano Terme, Abano Terme 35031, Italy
Luca Monestier, Giacomo Riva, Giuseppe La Barbera, Michele Francesco Surace, Orthopedic and Trauma Unit, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese 21100, Italy
Teresa Malara, Department of Biomedical Science and Functional Images, Università di Messina, Messina 98122, Italy
Michele Francesco Surace, Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Pathology and Surgery of the Musculoskeletal System, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences (DBSV), University of Insubria, Varese 21020, Italy
Author contributions: Volpe A, Monestier L and Riva G were the patients’ surgeons; Volpe A, Monestier L, Malara T, La Barbera G and Riva G reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Monestier L analyzed the imaging findings; Surace MF, Monestier L and Volpe A were responsible for revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from all the patients for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Luca Monestier, MD, Doctor, Surgeon, Orthopedic and Trauma Unit, ASST Sette Laghi, via L. Borri 57, Varese 21100, Italy. dottlucamonestier@outlook.it
Received: February 29, 2020
Peer-review started: February 29, 2020
First decision: April 25, 2020
Revised: May 26, 2020
Accepted: September 1, 2020
Article in press: September 1, 2020
Published online: November 18, 2020
Processing time: 259 Days and 3.9 Hours
Peer-review started: February 29, 2020
First decision: April 25, 2020
Revised: May 26, 2020
Accepted: September 1, 2020
Article in press: September 1, 2020
Published online: November 18, 2020
Processing time: 259 Days and 3.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Müller-Weiss is a subtle disease of the foot, rarely described in the literature. This study describes four cases, examines in detail the etiopathogenesis reported in the literature and describes available treatments. We believe that these findings could assist orthopedic surgeons in the successful management of this foot disorder.