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Surgical Pearls
08/03/2022
Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Hayley E. Iosue, DPM, AACFAS, FACPM
This article presents the senior author’s decades-long implementation of the cuboid “zoom” osteotomy as an alternative to the traditional Evans osteotomy, with which he has found predictable success and reproducibility.
This article presents the senior author’s decades-long implementation of the cuboid “zoom” osteotomy as an alternative to the traditional Evans osteotomy, with which he has found predictable success and reproducibility.
This article presents the senior...
08/03/2022
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Surgical Pearls
07/18/2022

Marc D. Jones, DPM, FASPS, and Sue Y. Cole, PA-C

Marc D. Jones, DPM, FASPS, and Sue Y....
The authors share a unique case scenario of bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures after both fluoroquinolone and steroid use.
The authors share a unique case scenario of bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures after both fluoroquinolone and steroid use.
The authors share a unique case...
07/18/2022
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Surgical Pearls
04/28/2022

Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS and Andrew Lamm

Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS and Andr...
In this column the authors present an updated review of the basics of osteotomy techniques and distraction osteogenesis, including terminology and complications, to improve readers’ understanding of bone lengthening.
In this column the authors present an updated review of the basics of osteotomy techniques and distraction osteogenesis, including terminology and complications, to improve readers’ understanding of bone lengthening.
In this column the authors...
04/28/2022
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Surgical Pearls
03/14/2022
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM
Shiv Mehta, DPM
Does hallux varus present to podiatric offices more than we realize? Here the author outlines his experience over 30 years and contends that this condition can appear even under unexpected circumstances.
Does hallux varus present to podiatric offices more than we realize? Here the author outlines his experience over 30 years and contends that this condition can appear even under unexpected circumstances.
Does hallux varus present to...
03/14/2022
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Surgical Pearls
12/28/2021

Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM and Victoria M. Nolte, DPM

Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM ...
As minimally invasive surgery grows in popularity, its applications also grow. Here the authors address these approaches for pediatric bunion deformities.
As minimally invasive surgery grows in popularity, its applications also grow. Here the authors address these approaches for pediatric bunion deformities.
As minimally invasive surgery...
12/28/2021
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Surgical Pearls
10/26/2021

H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS, and Kalen Farr, DPM

H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS, and Kale...
Podiatric surgeons commonly perform procedures for hallux abducto valgus, and capital osteotomies of the first metatarsal are often part of this armamentarium. The technicality of these procedures is relatively straightforward, but...
Podiatric surgeons commonly perform procedures for hallux abducto valgus, and capital osteotomies of the first metatarsal are often part of this armamentarium. The technicality of these procedures is relatively straightforward, but...
Podiatric surgeons commonly...
10/26/2021
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Surgical Pearls
09/01/2021

Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS, Henry D. Spingola III, DPM, AACFAS and John Cameron DPM

Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS, Hen...
Here the authors examine the role of the sagittal plane as it relates to first ray pathology. They advocate that the Lapidus procedure is an extremely versatile when performed well and when addressing and achieving sagittal plane stability.
Here the authors examine the role of the sagittal plane as it relates to first ray pathology. They advocate that the Lapidus procedure is an extremely versatile when performed well and when addressing and achieving sagittal plane stability.
Here the authors examine the...
09/01/2021
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Surgical Pearls
07/21/2021
Michael H Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
Kristina Sikar, DPM
As specialists involved in managing the lower extremity, specifically the foot and ankle, we can appreciate the small area that we work in and the intolerances that the anatomy has to injury and disease. The pathology itself prompts the...
As specialists involved in managing the lower extremity, specifically the foot and ankle, we can appreciate the small area that we work in and the intolerances that the anatomy has to injury and disease. The pathology itself prompts the...
As specialists involved in...
07/21/2021
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Fixation Of Posterior Malleolus Fractures: Literature Review And Technical Tips
Surgical Pearls
04/30/2021
By Anam Ali, DPM, Nicole K. Cates, DPM, AACFAS, Korey DuBois DPM, AACFAS, Jacob Wynes, DPM, FACFAS and Roberto A. Brandão, DPM, AACFAS
By Anam Ali, DPM, Nicole K. Cates, DP...
Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower extremity injuries with an incidence of approximately 179 per 100,000 people a year.1 As life expectancy continues to rise and adults continue to remain active, there is an expectation that...
Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower extremity injuries with an incidence of approximately 179 per 100,000 people a year.1 As life expectancy continues to rise and adults continue to remain active, there is an expectation that...
Ankle fractures are one of the...
04/30/2021
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A Pertinent Guide To Treating Ankle Fractures
Surgical Pearls
03/09/2021
By P. Tanner Shaffer, DPM, Jonathan Hook, DPM, MHA, FACFAS and Joseph G. Wilson, DPM
By P. Tanner Shaffer, DPM, Jonathan H...
Ankle fractures occur in 122 to 187 people per 100,000 person-years depending on geographic location and tend to affect males and females in different age distributions.1,2 The majority of ankle fractures in females are age-related fragility...
Ankle fractures occur in 122 to 187 people per 100,000 person-years depending on geographic location and tend to affect males and females in different age distributions.1,2 The majority of ankle fractures in females are age-related fragility...
Ankle fractures occur in 122 to...
03/09/2021
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