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How To Treat Osteoarthritis Of The First MTPJ

03/03/2004

By Thomas Cusumano, DPM

Hallux limitus/rigidus is defined as a degenerative arthrosis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) which is characterized by a decrease in the MTPJ range of motion and an eventual lack of motion.1 Treatment for this condition is a...

Hallux limitus/rigidus is...

03/03/2004

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A Pertinent Guide To Basic Ankle Arthroscopy

11/03/2003

By Jesse B. Burks, DPM

Surgery in general seems to gravitate toward smaller and less invasive procedures. Obviously, the less tissue disruption that occurs during surgery, the less risk one has of postoperative complications such as scarring, infections, delayed...

Surgery in general seems to...

11/03/2003

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Expert Insights On Peripheral Nerve Surgery For Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

09/03/2003

By Stephen L. Barrett, DPM

Keck first described tarsal tunnel syndrome in the literature back in 1962 and it remains a controversial topic today.1 While tarsal tunnel syndrome is a prevalent and common condition, lower extremity peripheral nerve entrapments and other...

Keck first described tarsal...

09/03/2003

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How To Minimize Post-Op Pain After Reconstructive Surgery

07/03/2003

By J. Michael Miller, DPM

Minimizing postoperative discomfort for patients is a common goal of all surgeons. Techniques for achieving this goal seem to vary significantly among surgical specialties. Unfortunately, patients often have preconceived expectations that...

Minimizing postoperative...

07/03/2003

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Using Injectable Grafts To Facilitate Implant Success

05/03/2003

By Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, and Dawn Pfeiffer, DPM

By Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, Jodi Schoe...

One of the most commonly performed procedures in the foot is an implant arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal (MPJ) joint. However, we have occasionally noted a hollow medullary canal after resecting the base of the proximal phalanx....

One of the most commonly...

05/03/2003

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A New Approach For Correcting Hammertoe Deformities

01/03/2003

By Gerald W. Paul, DPM

The advantages of lesser proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in hammertoe surgery are numerous and well known. Arthrodesis is indicated in patients who have compromised intrinsic muscle function and are lacking both digital and...

The advantages of lesser...

01/03/2003

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Can A Reamer System Improve First MPJ Fusions?

11/03/2002

By Jason S. Harrod, DPM

There are many methods you can use to prepare the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) for arthrodesis. One of those techniques involves using a cup and cone reamer system. Using this system can be helpful, especially when there has been...

There are many methods you can...

11/03/2002

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Is Arthrodesis The Answer For A Severely Deformed Ankle?

09/03/2002

By Jesse B. Burks, DPM, MS

Numerous conditions can result in the need for arthrodesis of the ankle joint. In particular, neuropathic osteoarthropathy, post-polio syndrome, neuromuscular disease and severe degeneration secondary to trauma can all make it especially...

Numerous conditions can result...

09/03/2002

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Restoring The Metatarsal Parabola With The Weil Osteotomy

07/26/2002

By Thomas Cusumano, DPM

Metatarsalgia may develop from osseous, neurological, vascular or dermal etiologies. The causes are numerous and commonly involve a cavus foot structure, a long second metatarsal, short first metatarsal, hypermobile first ray, iatrogenic pain...

Metatarsalgia may develop from...

07/26/2002

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How To Test And Treat Exertional Compartment Syndrome

05/03/2002

By Richard Braver, DPM

When patients experience intense pain, a burning sensation, tightness and/or numbness in the lower extremities during exercise activity, and the pain usually resolves quickly once the patients stop the activity, you may be looking at...

When patients experience intense...

05/03/2002

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