Ali Rahnama-Vaghef, DPM, AACFAS

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What Role Might Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Play In Charcot Reconstruction?
07/01/2021
Treatment of deformity from Charcot neuroarthropathy can prove challenging, especially in a patient population with complex risks and needs. Here the authors examine minimally invasive surgical techniques that might apply to Charcot...
Treatment of deformity from Charcot neuroarthropathy can prove challenging, especially in a patient population with complex risks and needs. Here the authors examine minimally invasive surgical techniques that might apply to Charcot...
Treatment of deformity from...
07/01/2021
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Ali Rahnama, DPM, AACFAS
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Management Options For Talar AVN
09/30/2021
Recently, I had a patient sent to me for evaluation of early avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus. The patient had a subtle talar body fracture missed on initial radiographs. Previous treatment was for a presumed ankle sprain with rest, ice,...
Recently, I had a patient sent to me for evaluation of early avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus. The patient had a subtle talar body fracture missed on initial radiographs. Previous treatment was for a presumed ankle sprain with rest, ice,...
Recently, I had a patient sent...
09/30/2021
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MRI For Ankle Sprains: When Is The Time?
05/28/2021
I typically see about five to ten ankle sprains a week in my practice. While the vast majority of these patients do well with conservative therapy alone, there are about 10 percent who return to my office after six weeks of physical therapy...
I typically see about five to ten ankle sprains a week in my practice. While the vast majority of these patients do well with conservative therapy alone, there are about 10 percent who return to my office after six weeks of physical therapy...
I typically see about five to...
05/28/2021
Podiatry Today
Ali Rahnama, DPM, AACFAS
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Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: When Should You Operate?
08/17/2021
Fifth metatarsal fractures are a common pathology in my practice, sometimes with two or three presenting per clinic session. How we treat these fractures depends on a number of factors such as fracture location, displacement, patient age,...
Fifth metatarsal fractures are a common pathology in my practice, sometimes with two or three presenting per clinic session. How we treat these fractures depends on a number of factors such as fracture location, displacement, patient age,...
Fifth metatarsal fractures are a...
08/17/2021
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Why Arthroscopy Is Essential In Treating Ankle Fractures
01/08/2021
Arthroscopic evaluation of the ankle joint as part of an initial open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is not a new concept. Indeed, surgeons have discussed this in the literature for nearly three decades.1 Hamilton and colleagues even...
Arthroscopic evaluation of the ankle joint as part of an initial open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is not a new concept. Indeed, surgeons have discussed this in the literature for nearly three decades.1 Hamilton and colleagues even...
Arthroscopic evaluation of the...
01/08/2021
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Rahnama
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Does The Manufacturer Matter In Hardware Selection?
06/29/2021
There used to be a time when fixation options were limited to what was available in a few sets manufactured by Synthes and maybe one or two other companies. From first MPJ fusion to hindfoot and ankle fractures/fusions and everything in...
There used to be a time when fixation options were limited to what was available in a few sets manufactured by Synthes and maybe one or two other companies. From first MPJ fusion to hindfoot and ankle fractures/fusions and everything in...
There used to be a time when...
06/29/2021
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Bone In 60 Seconds: Four Simple Steps For Autograft Bone Harvesting
10/26/2020
Many surgeons utilize some form of bone grafting and/or biologic substitute in cases involving fusion of two bones or difficult to heal fractures with bone defects. There are many options available in terms of what kind of biologic or...
Many surgeons utilize some form of bone grafting and/or biologic substitute in cases involving fusion of two bones or difficult to heal fractures with bone defects. There are many options available in terms of what kind of biologic or...
Many surgeons utilize some form...
10/26/2020
Podiatry Today
Rahnama
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What’s New In Achilles Tendon Ruptures?
04/15/2021
Achilles ruptures are a common pathology that present for care to foot and ankle surgeons. There is debate, however, in terms of what is the best course of action and in what patient population one should use select therapies. Should the...
Achilles ruptures are a common pathology that present for care to foot and ankle surgeons. There is debate, however, in terms of what is the best course of action and in what patient population one should use select therapies. Should the...
Achilles ruptures are a common...
04/15/2021
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Podiatric Foot And Ankle Fellowships: Are They Worth It?
09/18/2020
I am a fellowship-trained podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. Oftentimes, residents and medical students who train at our institution ask, “Was it worth it?” After three years of surgical residency in Detroit, I felt my program was well-rounded...
I am a fellowship-trained podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. Oftentimes, residents and medical students who train at our institution ask, “Was it worth it?” After three years of surgical residency in Detroit, I felt my program was well-rounded...
I am a fellowship-trained...
09/18/2020
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Rahnama
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Three Alternatives To The Supine Position
03/05/2021
When finishing a case with a resident recently, she noted how smoothly the case went despite having struggled with the same procedure in the past. While the technical aspects of the procedure were no different than the other times she helped...
When finishing a case with a resident recently, she noted how smoothly the case went despite having struggled with the same procedure in the past. While the technical aspects of the procedure were no different than the other times she helped...
When finishing a case with a...
03/05/2021
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