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Recognizing The Benefits Of The Modified Lateral Incisional Approach When Combining Lateral Ankle Stabilization With Rearfoot And/Or Ankle Arthroscopy

01/18/2021

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and Howard C. Chang, DPM

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and H...

The relationship between chronic ankle instability and articular pathologies of the rearfoot and/ or ankle is well established with rates of concomitance reportedly as high as 97 percent.1 When evaluating 79 cases of chronic ankle...

The relationship between chronic...

01/18/2021

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Assessing The Role Of Peroneal Overdrive In Plantar First Metatarsal Head Ulcerations

11/10/2020

By Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS

Plantar first metatarsal head ulcerations can be challenging to treat. Ulcerations under the first metatarsal head reportedly represent the most common cause of lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes in the United States.1 Providers...

Plantar first metatarsal head...

11/10/2020

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Surgical Management Of Common Diabetic Foot Ulcerations: A Simplified Approach

08/27/2020

By Nicole K. Cates, DPM, Amber M. Kavanagh, DPM and Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS

By Nicole K. Cates, DPM, Amber M. Kav...

Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) are a common yet often complicated problem. Ulcerations precede amputations 85 percent of the time in those with diabetes.1 Prevention and early treatment are of the utmost importance in order to achieve...

Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs)...

08/27/2020

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Emerging Concepts In Treating Calcaneal Fractures

06/29/2020

By Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS and Bobbi Hayashi, DPM

By Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS and Bob...

Surgical management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is cumbersome, complex and constantly evolving.

Surgical management of displaced...

06/29/2020

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Emerging Insights On First MPJ Implant Arthroplasty

05/08/2020

By Eric M. Feit, DPM, FACFAS

Arthritis of the first metatarsophalanageal joint (MPJ), or hallux rigidus, is the most common arthritic condition in the foot and ankle.1 It typically involves progressive osteophyte formation and cartilage destruction resulting in joint...

Arthritis of the first...

05/08/2020

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Beware Of The Proximal Variant With Subtle Lisfranc Injuries

03/18/2020

By H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS and Joshua Wolfe, DPM, MHA

By H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS and Jo...

Lisfranc injuries occur in one in 55,000 people in the United States, comprising 0.2 percent of all adult fractures as well as 17 percent of pediatric injuries.1-4 These injuries are typically associated with high-energy trauma such as...

Lisfranc injuries occur in one...

03/18/2020

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Eight Wires/10 Steps: The Siddiqui Method For Applying Static Circular External Fixation

01/27/2020

By Brittany E. Mayer, DPM and Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, MHA

By Brittany E. Mayer, DPM and Noman A...

Circular external fixation, also known as Ilizarov frames, has been widely utilized in musculoskeletal surgery since Ilizarov developed a novel frame construct incorporating circular rings with wire fixation.1 Evolving over the years, the...

Circular external fixation, also...

01/27/2020

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Essential Insights On Imaging For Reconstructive Flatfoot Surgery

11/15/2019

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and Samantha A. Luer, DPM

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and S...

Surgeons rely heavily on preoperative weightbearing (WB) X-rays when selecting the ideal procedure combination for reconstructive flatfoot surgery. A full preoperative weightbearing radiographic series typically involves three views of the...

Surgeons rely heavily on...

11/15/2019

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Current Perspectives On Posterior Ankle Endoscopy/Arthroscopy

09/10/2019

By Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

By Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS ...

Posterior ankle arthroscopy is somewhat of a misnomer. It is initially an endoscopic approach to access the posterior ankle and subtalar joint complexes. Endoscopic techniques for posterior ankle pathology have come into increasing favor by...

Posterior ankle arthroscopy is...

09/10/2019

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Current Insights On Fixation Options For Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries

06/30/2019

By Jonathan Hook, DPM, MHA, Frank Narcisi, DPM, and Curt Martini, DPM

By Jonathan Hook, DPM, MHA, Frank Nar...

Syndesmotic injury is common in patients who sustain both ankle sprains and ankle fractures, occurring approximately 18 percent and 20 percent of the time respectively.1 A thorough history and physical examination are prudent for diagnosing...

Syndesmotic injury is common in...

06/30/2019

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