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Recognizing The Benefits Of The Modified Lateral Incisional Approach When Combining Lateral Ankle Stabilization With Rearfoot And/Or Ankle Arthroscopy
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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 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
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11/10/2020

By Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS

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 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
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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) 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
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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 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
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05/08/2020
By Eric M. Feit, DPM, FACFAS
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 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
Surgical Pearls
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 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
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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 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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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 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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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 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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Surgical Pearls
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 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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