Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Treatment Dilemmas

Treating Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Dysfunction In Dancers

10/26/2011

Professional dancers place a large amount of stress on their bodies, especially their lower extremities. In particular, ballet dancers are prone to developing foot and ankle problems.

Professional dancers place a...

10/26/2011

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Surgical Pearls

A Guide to Surgical Technique for Harvesting Calcaneal Bone Marrow Aspirate

01/01/2024

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Hoda Naei , 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...

01/01/2024

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Treatment Dilemmas

Can Weightbearing CT Advance Our Planning For Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery?

06/27/2016

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

The foot is an amazing feat of engineering consisting of multiple moving parts controlled by multiple pulleys and levers. The fact that the foot and ankle can withstand such high pressures and weight levels without failure over the course of...

The foot is an amazing feat of...

06/27/2016

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Treatment Dilemmas

Current Concepts In Treating Chronic Ankle Instability

10/29/2008

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Chronic ankle instability can be a common and often debilitating problem resulting from multiple moderate ankle sprains or a single severe ankle sprain. The subsequent residual symptoms associated with chronic ankle instability may lead to...

Chronic ankle instability can...

10/29/2008

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A Closer Look At Platelet-Rich Plasma For Achilles Tendon Pathology

10/24/2011

David J. Soomekh , DPM, FACFAS;

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...

As orthobiologic technology...

10/24/2011

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Treatment Dilemmas

Exploring Surgical Options For Lateral Ankle Instability

04/22/2014

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Rotem Ben-Ad , DPM;

Lateral ankle sprains are some of the most common injuries presenting to the podiatric office, especially to the sports medicine focused practice. Although most heal uneventfully with conservative care and physical therapy, chronic ankle...

Lateral ankle sprains are some...

04/22/2014

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Treatment Dilemmas

Hallux Varus: Thoughts From One Surgeon On A Preferred Pathway

01/19/2022

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

In this article, the author shares his experience with approaches to this complex deformity.

In this article, the author...

01/19/2022

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Treatment Dilemmas

When A Tarsal Coalition Is The Cause Of Hindfoot Pain

12/21/2018

Jamey Allen , DPM;

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Rearfoot injuries like ankle sprains can lead to damage laterally at the anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament or peroneal tendon. Medially, the deltoid ligament or posterior tibialis tendon could be injured depending on the...

Rearfoot injuries like ankle...

12/21/2018

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Treatment Dilemmas

Keys To Considering Ankle Replacement In The Treatment Of Ankle Arthritis

08/24/2011

Jason Morris , DPM;

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Ankle replacement is rapidly becoming a comparable option to ankle fusion in the treatment of ankle arthritis. Although ankle replacements in the 1970s did not fare well, the new generation of ankle replacements has provided an excellent...

Ankle replacement is rapidly...

08/24/2011

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Treatment Dilemmas

Considering the Power of Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot Procedures

03/01/2023

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Although there are a multitude of procedures available, there are a select few that the author has found to be go-to options for pediatric flatfoot correction. The author shares these along with relevant evaluation and examination pointers.

Although there are a multitude...

03/01/2023

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