Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Calcaneal Fractures: Update on Current Treatments

April 1, 2012

Calcaneal fractures represent 2% of all fractures and account for approximately 60% of all tarsal injuries. Motor vehicle collisions and falls are the major causes of these large force compression injuries, causing widening of the heel, loss of heel height, and articular surface displacement. A correlation has been shown between restoration of normal anatomy and satisfactory functional outcome.

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Compartment Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

March 1, 2012

Compartment syndrome is a rare but severe complication of lower extremity trauma.

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Puncture Wounds of the Foot

March 1, 2012

Puncture wounds often appear benign but can cause significant pedal morbidity.

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Foot and Ankle Trauma

February 27, 2012

This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery brings together experts in the field of foot and ankle trauma to provide us with the most current treatments and fixation methods available for the management of the traumatic patient. Trauma as it relates to the foot and ankle can range from commonly encountered low-energy fractures to severely deformed and mutilated injuries that can be quite challenging before deciding on an effective treatment plan. Throughout this issue, numerous fractures such as the talus, calcaneus, pilon, and Lisfranc’s injuries are reviewed in detail.

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Ankle Fractures

February 27, 2012

Ankle fractures are important injuries involving a weight-bearing joint critical to mobility. This article will discuss the necessity of and justification for surgical correction of virtually all ankle fractures. Various ankle fracture types will be explored, mechanisms illuminated and proper treatment outlined for these complex injuries.

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Pilon Fractures

February 27, 2012

The nature of the pilon fracture has caused evolution of treatment methods and its historically high rate of complication and poor outcome continue to direct choice of treatment. Attention to the delicate soft tissue envelope surrounding the ankle and recognition of the severity of the initial injury is crucial to ensure a satisfactory outcome and to minimize complications.

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Versatility of Intrinsic Muscle Flaps for the Diabetic Charcot Foot

February 27, 2012

Bone, joint, and/or tendon exposure following surgical debridement of diabetic foot infections requires careful consideration when choosing appropriate closure methods. The unique architecture of the foot, coupled with the functional demands of mobilization, makes soft tissue reconstruction for plantar defects especially challenging.

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Total Extrusion of the Cuboid: A Case Report

February 27, 2012

The incidence of total extrusion of the cuboid is rare, without any known published data or surgical guidelines.

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Fractures of the Talus: A Comprehensive Review

February 23, 2012

The talus, a highly specialized bone with a unique anatomic design, is crucial for normal ambulation.

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Overview of Concepts and Treatments in Open Fractures

February 23, 2012

Open fractures are one of the few lower extremity surgical emergencies. These injuries require immediate treatment.

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