Flatfoot

Surgical Pearls

Essential Insights On Imaging For Reconstructive Flatfoot Surgery

11/15/2019

By Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and Samantha A. Luer, DPM

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

Surgeons rely heavily on preoperative weightbearing (WB) X-rays when selecting the ideal procedure combination for reconstructive flatfoot surgery. A full preoperative weightbearing radiographic series typically involves three views of the...

Surgeons rely heavily on...

11/15/2019

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

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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What The Literature Reveals About AFOs And Adult-Acquired Flatfoot

03/06/2019

Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM

I read with interest a recent Orthotics Q&A column in Podiatry Today entitled “Expert Insights For Prescribing AFOs.”1 Four panelists gave opinions about when they prescribe certain styles of ankle foot orthotic (AFO) devices, specifically...

I read with interest a recent...

03/06/2019

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When Midfoot Collapse Creates Flatfoot

12/27/2018

By Bradly Bussewitz, DPM

Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.

Noting the pain and potential...

12/27/2018

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Can Surgeons Correct Stage 2 Flatfoot Without Fusions Or Tendon Transfers?

07/23/2018

Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor

For patients with stage 2 flatfoot, surgeons can use extraarticular procedures to reconstruct a plantigrade, functional foot without the need for fusions or tendon transfers, according to a new study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

For patients with stage 2...

07/23/2018

Podiatry Today

Point-Counterpoint: Asymptomatic Pediatric Flatfoot: Should You Treat It?

11/24/2014

Philip Bresnahan, DPM, FACFAS; and Edwin Harris, DPM, FACFAS

Philip Bresnahan, DPM, FACFAS; and Ed...

Yes. This author argues that it may be beneficial to treat asymptomatic flatfoot before it gets worse or leads to a secondary condition for a child. By Philip Bresnahan, DPM, FACFAS

Yes. This author argues that it...

11/24/2014

Podiatry Today

Keys To Revising Failed Flatfoot Surgery

08/20/2014

Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, AACFAS, and Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS

Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, AACFAS, and Bra...

Given the lack of consensus on indications and procedures for flatfoot surgery, these authors offer their insights on revisional flatfoot surgery. In addition to discussing diagnostic keys and pearls on appropriate procedure selection, they...

Given the lack of consensus on...

08/20/2014

Podiatry Today