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Is There A Gap Between Biomechanics Knowledge And New Trends In Bunion Surgery?

09/14/2021

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Recent trends in foot and ankle surgery suggest a disconnect between current knowledge of biomechanics and selection of surgical procedures to correct hallux abductovalgus (HAV) deformity.

Recent trends in foot and ankle...

09/14/2021

Podiatry Today

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Emerging Innovations With The Lapidus Bunionectomy

04/18/2018

William D. Fishco , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

With an improved understanding of hallux valgus pathoanatomy, new fixation options and emerging technique modifications, the Lapidus bunionectomy has become increasingly popular. Accordingly, this author examines the latest advances with the...

With an improved understanding...

04/18/2018

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Why Frontal Plane Correction Is A Vital Component Of Bunion Surgery

06/19/2017

Andrea Cifaldi , DPM, AACFAS, BS;

Paul Dayton , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Rachel Egdorf , BS;

06/19/2017

Podiatry Today

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Point-Counterpoint: Is Frontal Plane Correction Essential For Addressing Bunion Deformities?

03/21/2017

Zachary Flynn , DPM, AACFAS;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Yes. These authors note that recent literature and surgeon experience have shown that frontal plane deformity has been grossly underestimated and inadequately addressed in the surgical correction of hallux valgus. By Lawrence DiDomenico,...

Yes. These authors note that...

03/21/2017

Podiatry Today

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A Guide To The Percutaneous Bunionectomy

05/19/2016

Noman A. Siddiqui , DPM, MHA, FACFAS, AACFAS;

Minimally invasive techniques for hallux valgus feature minimal soft tissue dissection and can facilitate earlier weightbearing. This author discusses appropriate patient selection and evaluation, surgical technique pearls and how to address...

Minimally invasive techniques...

05/19/2016

Podiatry Today