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Emerging Concepts In Reconstructive Surgery For Stage 2 Flatfoot

05/28/2019

By Ashim Wadehra, DPM, and Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

By Ashim Wadehra, DPM, and Lawrence F...

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition that foot and ankle surgeons frequently encounter. It is a debilitating pathology, which results in degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, hindfoot valgus and collapse of the...

Posterior tibial tendon...

05/28/2019

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Protecting Medial Soft Tissue Structures In Hindfoot Arthrodesis With The Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy

03/15/2019

By Patrick Burns, DPM, and Jason St. John, DPM

By Patrick Burns, DPM, and Jason St. ...

Hindfoot arthrodesis has grown into a powerful tool for foot and ankle surgeons with applications in multiple pathologies. Since Ryerson’s original description of hindfoot arthrodesis, much has changed, including a variety of incision...

Hindfoot arthrodesis has grown...

03/15/2019

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Key Insights On Retrograde Intramedullary Fixation Of Distal Fibular Fractures

01/21/2019

By Ben Potter, DPM, Curt Martini, DPM, and Jonathan Hook, MHA, DPM

By Ben Potter, DPM, Curt Martini, DPM...

As foot and ankle surgeons, our main goals for operative treatment of ankle fractures include minimizing complications, anatomic alignment and reducing deformities. Treating unstable distal fibular fractures through a minimally invasive...

As foot and ankle surgeons, our...

01/21/2019

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A Proposed Treatment Algorithm For Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus

11/19/2018

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS, and Heather H. Schaefbauer, DPM

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS, and ...

The broad term “osteochondral lesion of the talus” describes an injury or abnormality of the talar articular cartilage and adjacent bone.1 We can describe lesions as a cartilage defect, bone cyst or subchondral bone cyst. Clinicians have used...

The broad term “osteochondral...

11/19/2018

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Assessing The Potential Of Realignment Fibula Osteotomy For Distal Fibula Malunion

08/28/2018

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS ...

The primary goal of ankle fracture management is to improve the functional outcomes of patients and decrease complications. All facets of surgical care for ankle fractures continue to evolve but the foundation of treatment remains achieving...

The primary goal of ankle...

08/28/2018

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A Guide To Intramedullary Fixation Of Jones Fractures

06/20/2018

Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS, and Raffaella Pascarella, DPM

Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS, and ...

A true Jones fracture is a transverse fracture at the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction, 1.5 cm from the base of the fifth metatarsal.

A true Jones fracture is a...

06/20/2018

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Does The Evidence Support Traditional Concepts Of Achilles Tendon Rupture Etiology And Repair?

04/18/2018

Paul Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Sean Harper, DPM, Rachel Egdorf, BS, and Andrea Cifaldi, BS

Paul Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Sean Ha...

The approach to the evaluation and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture has experienced a constant evolution over the past five decades.

The approach to the evaluation...

04/18/2018

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Current Concepts In Minimally Invasive Lateral Ankle Stabilization

02/26/2018

Guido A. LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, and Glenn Woodley, DPM

Guido A. LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, an...

We can broadly categorize lateral ankle stabilization as either surgical repair or reconstruction of unstable lateral collateral ankle ligaments secondary to partial or complete rupture or repeated sprains. Surgeons may restore ankle...

We can broadly categorize...

02/26/2018

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Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon-Related Pathology: Keys To Arthroscopic Evaluation And Treatment

12/20/2017

Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS

Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS ...

When evaluating posterior ankle pain, considering flexor hallucis longus tendon pathology is important. Due to the anatomical location of the tendon, posteromedial pain and even posterior ankle and subtalar joint pain can be directly related...

When evaluating posterior ankle...

12/20/2017

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Techniques And Tips I Have Learned Over The Years

10/20/2017

William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS

You know how the saying goes … “the only way you can get good at something is by doing it over and over again.” As we go through our careers as podiatric surgeons, we learn from our own mistakes, our residents’ mistakes and sometimes by trial...

You know how the saying goes …...

10/20/2017

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