Surgical Pearls

Do Superconstructs Offer More Biomechanically Sound Fixation Principles For Charcot?

12/15/2015

John F. Grady, DPM, FASPS, and Katy Trotter, DPM

John F. Grady, DPM, FASPS, and Katy T...

Charcot foot and ankle reconstruction is a challenge few surgeons are willing to undertake and yet the demand for the specialty is ever increasing. The correlation between diabetic neuropathy and Charcot neuroarthropathy is no mystery. On the...

Charcot foot and ankle...

12/15/2015

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What Makes The Plantar Plate So Challenging To Treat?

10/23/2015

Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS ...

10/23/2015

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Key Insights On Managing Open Ankle Fractures

08/18/2015

Vivek Patel, DPM, and Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

Vivek Patel, DPM, and Lawrence Fallat...

08/18/2015

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Taking Advantage Of The Versatility Of Hook Plates

06/22/2015

Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS, and Alan C. Stuto, DPM

Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS, and Alan ...

Fracture management can be a large part of any foot and ankle surgical practice. When necessary, open reduction and internal fixation of displaced fractures can produce good clinical results.

Fracture management can be a...

06/22/2015

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A Closer Look At The Gastroc Recession For Plantar Fasciitis

04/20/2015

Neal Mozen, DPM, FACFAS, and Thomas Belken, DPM, AACFAS

Neal Mozen, DPM, FACFAS, and Thomas B...

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints of patients who present to a podiatrist’s office. Of the various diagnoses that could cause heel pain in adults, plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) will probably be the code that you most often enter...

Heel pain is one of the most...

04/20/2015

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A Closer Look At The Single Screw Fixation Lapidus Procedure

02/20/2015

Raymond DuRussel, DPM, ABLES

The Lapidus bunionectomy provides stable, dependable reduction of hallux valgus and gives excellent stability to the medial column. A common sequela following bunionectomy is deformity recurrence.

The Lapidus bunionectomy...

02/20/2015

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Exploring A New Surgical Approach To Address Achilles Calcification

12/30/2014

John Mozena, DPM, FACFAS, and Paul Clint Jones, DPM

John Mozena, DPM, FACFAS, and Paul Cl...

Posterior heel pain is a common complaint of the podiatric patient. The pain can be a result of multiple factors including retrocalcaneal exostosis, Achilles tendinitis or retrocalcaneal bursitis. The exostosis can be directly posterior or...

Posterior heel pain is a common...

12/30/2014

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Emerging Concepts In Anatomic Repair Of The Lateral Ankle Ligament Complex

10/22/2014

Jennifer L. Mulhern, DPM, AACFAS, Nicole M. Protzman, MS, and Stephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer L. Mulhern, DPM, AACFAS, Nic...

With recent advances in tissue engineering, biologic scaffolds have gained increasing popularity for the repair and reconstruction of soft tissues in the foot and ankle.

With recent advances in tissue...

10/22/2014

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Emerging Insights On Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Correction

08/20/2014

Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, AACFAS, and Guido LaPorta, DPM, FACFAS

Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, AACFAS, and G...

Hallux valgus is a common first ray deformity that can affect the stability of the forefoot. Those with the deformity have complaints of pain, difficulty with ambulation and cosmetic concerns. When conservative measures fail to provide...

Hallux valgus is a common first...

08/20/2014

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Emerging Insights On Percutaneous Repair Of The Achilles Tendon Rupture

06/19/2014

Stephen M. Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS

Stephen M. Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS ...

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Increased interest in physical fitness and athletic activity by young, middle-aged, and older patients has led to a higher incidence of rupture.1 Surgical correction...

The Achilles tendon is the...

06/19/2014

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