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Surgical Pearls
05/28/2019
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
03/15/2019
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
01/21/2019
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
11/19/2018
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/28/2018
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/20/2018
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
04/18/2018
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/26/2018
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
12/20/2017
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 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
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/20/2017
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 … “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
Podiatry Today