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Surgical Pearls

Surgical Pearls
07/01/2024
The hexapod frame is a valuable tool in the foot and ankle surgeon’s armamentarium when used to correct the Charcot foot deformity in either an acute or gradual manner. There are multiple benefits if done acutely, less reliance on patient...
The hexapod frame is a valuable tool in the foot and ankle surgeon’s armamentarium when used to correct the Charcot foot deformity in either an acute or gradual manner. There are multiple benefits if done acutely, less reliance on patient...
The hexapod frame is a valuable...
07/01/2024
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Surgical Pearls
03/01/2024
John E. Marshall IV, DPM, AACFAS
Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Both the medial double arthrodesis and MCDO play a significant role in AAFD correction surgery. We feel that AAFD correction has very predictable and rewarding results when performed correctly and with the right combination of procedures.
Both the medial double arthrodesis and MCDO play a significant role in AAFD correction surgery. We feel that AAFD correction has very predictable and rewarding results when performed correctly and with the right combination of procedures.
Both the medial double...
03/01/2024
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Surgical Pearls
01/01/2024
Hoda Naei, DPM
Bob Baravarian, DPM
At our institution, we frequently utilize BMA in primary and revisional pedal arthrodesis procedures. The implementation of bone marrow aspirate in our procedures has significantly enhanced fusion outcomes, effectively reducing our personal...
At our institution, we frequently utilize BMA in primary and revisional pedal arthrodesis procedures. The implementation of bone marrow aspirate in our procedures has significantly enhanced fusion outcomes, effectively reducing our personal...
At our institution, we...
01/01/2024
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Surgical Pearls
11/01/2023
Daniel S. Schulman, DPM, FACFAS
The author reports a case of a 44-year-old male with painful hallux rigidus using a titanium hydroxyapatite-coated implant.
The author reports a case of a 44-year-old male with painful hallux rigidus using a titanium hydroxyapatite-coated implant.
The author reports a case of a...
11/01/2023
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Surgical Pearls
09/01/2023
Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS
Nathan Graves, DPM
Foot deformity correction procedures often encompass a variety of bone and soft tissue work. After undergoing bunion surgery, the surgeon will likely use splinting as part of the postoperative care to aid healing and maintain the corrected...
Foot deformity correction procedures often encompass a variety of bone and soft tissue work. After undergoing bunion surgery, the surgeon will likely use splinting as part of the postoperative care to aid healing and maintain the corrected...
Foot deformity correction...
09/01/2023
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Surgical Pearls
07/01/2023
Henry Spingola, DPM, FACFAS
Implementation of an intermetatarsal screw for the Lapidus procedure provides stress shielding across the metatarsal cuneiform, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful union, which can subsequently improve pain and functional outcomes.
Implementation of an intermetatarsal screw for the Lapidus procedure provides stress shielding across the metatarsal cuneiform, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful union, which can subsequently improve pain and functional outcomes.
Implementation of an...
07/01/2023
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Surgical Pearls
05/01/2023
Travis Langan, DPM, FACFAS
The purpose of this article is to describe the author’s preferred technique for augmented lateral ankle ligament reconstruction using a dynamic matrix biomaterial.
The purpose of this article is to describe the author’s preferred technique for augmented lateral ankle ligament reconstruction using a dynamic matrix biomaterial.
The purpose of this article is...
05/01/2023
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Surgical Pearls
03/01/2023
Chandana Halaharvi, DPM, AACFAS
The author presents a case report on a non-diabetic male with osteomyelitis after an arthrodesis procedure. With an absorbable antibiotic cement spacer, surgeons salvaged the first ray, which is crucial in preventing subsequent foot and ankle...
The author presents a case report on a non-diabetic male with osteomyelitis after an arthrodesis procedure. With an absorbable antibiotic cement spacer, surgeons salvaged the first ray, which is crucial in preventing subsequent foot and ankle...
The author presents a case...
03/01/2023
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Surgical Pearls
01/18/2023
H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Nicole Marie Smith, DPM
Skew foot deformity poses great challenges to patients and foot and ankle specialists alike. Its association with concomitant deformities and worsening of the deformity in the untreated young adult foot poses significant adversity in surgical...
Skew foot deformity poses great challenges to patients and foot and ankle specialists alike. Its association with concomitant deformities and worsening of the deformity in the untreated young adult foot poses significant adversity in surgical...
Skew foot deformity poses great...
01/18/2023
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Surgical Pearls
11/01/2022
Spencer J. Monaco DPM, FACFAS
As our understanding of the syndesmotic complex advances, so do emerging techniques and fixation constructs. A complete understanding of the distal tibiofibular joint will afford the surgeon a better appreciation of how these ligaments behave...
As our understanding of the syndesmotic complex advances, so do emerging techniques and fixation constructs. A complete understanding of the distal tibiofibular joint will afford the surgeon a better appreciation of how these ligaments behave...
As our understanding of the...
11/01/2022
Podiatry Today

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