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Ankle Fractures
By P. Tanner Shaffer, DPM, Jonathan Hook, DPM, MHA, FACFAS and Joseph G. Wilson, DPM
Ankle fractures occur in 122 to 187 people per 100,000 person-years depending on geographic location and tend to affect males and females in different age distributions.1,2 The majority of ankle…
Hardware Infections
Postoperative infections involving hardware are challenging to manage and may potentially lead to devastating amputations.
With this dilemma in mind, recently published consensus findings…
In a new podcast, Drs. McAlister and DiDomenico discuss the preoperative workup, fixation preferences and post-op principles with acute deltoid ligament injuries. They also share intra-operative…
Vitamin D
By Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS and Tymoteusz Siwy, DPM
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic evaluation of the ankle joint as part of an initial open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is not a new concept. Indeed, surgeons have discussed this in the literature for nearly…
Talonavicular Instability
By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM
When thinking of talonavicular instability, we all tend to think of the severely collapsed flatfoot deformity. Certainly, there is a prevailing emphasis on medial subluxation in the literature. Well…
Pediatric Trauma
I recently received a referral for a five-year old who had a chronic foot ulcer secondary to trauma. At first, I thought the referral was an error. Surely, this must be a 55-year old, 65-year old or…
Calcaneal Fractures
By Kevin Burke, DPM, Jonathan Hook, DPM, FACFAS and Gurleen Cheema, DPM
Should one stick with the lateral extensile approach for surgical repair or consider a more minimally invasive procedure? With this question in mind, the authors review the evidence and provide…
Metatarsal Fractures
Often, we find ourselves plagued with the decision of whether to treat central metatarsal fractures operatively versus non-operatively. Either option may have convincing arguments but is there a more…
Lateral Ankle Instability
By Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS, Ryan McMillen, DPM, FACFAS and Jacob Jones, DPM
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Calcaneal Fractures
By Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS and Bobbi Hayashi, DPM
Surgical management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is cumbersome, complex and constantly evolving.
Baseball Injuries
By David Haley, DPM, Benjamin Green, DPM, Sandy Nguyen, DPM and Nicholas Green, DPM
Given the increasing popularity of baseball, these authors discuss a variety of injuries ranging from contusions and shin splints to Achilles tendonitis and sliding injuries. They also share their…
Rock Climbing
By Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS and Melissa Thompson, PhD
Due to the advent of artificial rock climbing walls, the popularity of rock climbing has grown rapidly. In 2020, rock climbing will be featured for the first time as an Olympic sport. With this rapid…
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