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Pertinent Pearls On Using A Hexapod Frame For Charcot Fixation

04/28/2017

Noman Siddiqui, DPM, AACFAS, and Jessica Wilczek, DPM

Noman Siddiqui, DPM, AACFAS, and Jess...

04/28/2017

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Covering Plantar Wounds With An Abductor Digiti Minimi Muscle Flap

04/28/2017

Jayson N. Atves, DPM, CO, Tammer Elmarsafi, DPM, MBBCh, Christopher E. Attinger, MD, and John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Jayson N. Atves, DPM, CO, Tammer Elma...

These authors discuss using the abductor digiti minimi muscle flap to help facilitate limb salvage in a 63-year-old patient with Charcot neuroarthopathy and a diabetic plantar ulcer.

These authors discuss using the...

04/28/2017

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Exploring Treatment Options For Osteochondral Lesions

04/06/2017

Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor

In a discussion of osteochondral lesions of the talus at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, several panelists delved into treatments including microfracture, osteochondral autograft transplantation and mesenchymal stem cells.

In a discussion of osteochondral...

04/06/2017

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Current Insights On Primary Tarsometatarsal Fusion For Lisfranc Injuries

03/31/2017

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS ...

While surgeons commonly employ open reduction and internal fixation for injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex, this author suggests that primary fusion offers a single-stage alternative with more stable, predictable outcomes over...

While surgeons commonly employ...

03/31/2017

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Key Pearls On Diagnosing And Addressing Leiomyoma Of The Foot

03/31/2017

Rhonda Cornell, DPM

Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, this author presents a guide to the treatment of the rare leiomyoma tumor in two patients.

Emphasizing the importance of...

03/31/2017

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Pertinent Insights On Preventing Injuries On Tennis Court Surfaces

03/03/2017

Zach Thomas, DPM, AACFAS

This author provides a guide to preventing unnecessary tennis injuries caused by inappropriate shoe selection on the sport’s three most common surfaces.

This author provides a guide to...

03/03/2017

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Emerging Concepts With Dynamic Compression Staples In Foot Surgery

03/02/2017

Troy A. Harris, DPM, Lt., MSC, USN (US)

Troy A. Harris, DPM, Lt., MSC, USN (U...

Nitinol dynamic compression staples may provide unique benefits in a wide variety of foot surgeries. Accordingly, this author shares his experience with staple fixation in recent cases involving an active duty military population. 

Nitinol dynamic compression...

03/02/2017

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A Closer Look At A First MPJ Hemi-Implant For The Treatment Of Hallux Limitus/Rigidus

01/31/2017

Jerome A. Slavitt, DPM, FACFAS

This author explores the potential of a new design for a first metatarsophalangeal joint implant, citing initial study results in using the implant for patients with hallux limitus and hallux rigidus.

This author explores the...

01/31/2017

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Key Insights On Fat Grafting For Heel Fat Pad Atrophy

01/31/2017

Beth Freeling Gusenoff, DPM, and Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD

Beth Freeling Gusenoff, DPM, and Jeff...

Emphasizing the potential benefits of autologous fat pad grafting in restoring the heel and improving function, these authors detail the treatment of a 64-year-old patient who had bilateral heel pain for five years despite conservative...

Emphasizing the potential...

01/31/2017

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A Closer Look At The Corrective Potential Of Ultrasonic Bone Welding

01/03/2017

Thomas M. Rocchio, DPM, FACFAS

This author notes ultrasonic bone welding was beneficial for a 57-year-old patient with crossover hammertoe deformity and a plantar plate tear with metatarsophalangeal joint subluxation

This author notes ultrasonic...

01/03/2017

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