Hammertoe

Clinical Solutions in Practice

Innovative Soft Tissue Fixation System Offers Versatility For Surgeons

10/25/2021

Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Managing Editor

Could an alternative fixation options for digital deformities facilitate a personalized and versatile approach to each case?

Could an alternative fixation...

10/25/2021

Podiatry Today

Dr. Emily Quinn and Dr. Jacqueline Donovan

Podcasts

Pertinent Pearls In Hammertoe Surgery

09/13/2021

Emily Quinn, DPM, FACFAS and Jacqueline Donovan, DPM, FACFAS

Emily Quinn, DPM, FACFAS and Jacqueli...

In this episode, Drs. Quinn and Donovan discuss their experiences with various approaches to hammertoe surgery, along with the importance of the first ray, the plantar plate, and conservative approaches in an overall treatment plan.

In this episode, Drs. Quinn and...

09/13/2021

Podiatry Today

Feature

When Hammertoe Surgery Fails

09/30/2018

By Craig Clifford, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, FACFAOM, Stephanie Oexeman, DPM, and Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH

By Craig Clifford, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, ...

Hammertoe surgery failures can lead to complications such as nonunion, infection and vascular compromise. Accordingly, these authors emphasize the importance of thorough patient assessment, review the literature findings on fixation choices...

Hammertoe surgery failures can...

09/30/2018

Podiatry Today

Feature

Current Concepts In Hammertoe Correction

08/18/2015

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Proper preoperative planning and standardized surgical procedures can foster improved outcomes in hammertoe repair. This author offers a closer look at examination essentials, imaging modalities, the importance of the plantar plate and recent...

Proper preoperative planning and...

08/18/2015

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

Prescribing Orthoses For Bunions, Hammertoe And Achilles Tendinosis

07/22/2015

Panelists: Jane Andersen, DPM, Gene Mirkin, DPM, and Bruce Williams, DPM

Panelists: Jane Andersen, DPM, Gene M...

Our expert panelists discuss the beneficial effects that orthotics can have for conditions such as hallux valgus, hammertoes and Achilles tendinosis, and also provide insights into modifications including heel lifts. Q: Do you think...

Our expert panelists discuss the...

07/22/2015

Podiatry Today