Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Charcot Ankle Stabilization Using an Intramedullary Rod with or without Application of Circular External…

May 14, 2012

Abstract: Brodsky type 3a Charcot destruction of the ankle is devastating to patients. The authors have surgically stabilized this deformity with the use of an intramedullary arthrodesis nail, and explore the usefulness of adjunctive application of a circular external fixator.

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Achilles Tendon Reattachment after Surgical Treatment of Insertional Tendinosis Using the Suture Bridge Technique: A Case Series – Corrected Proof

May 14, 2012

Abstract: Achilles tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis characterized as a triad of symptoms including pain, swelling, and impaired performance of the diseased tendon.

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The Effect of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Revision Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: Utilization of the Retrograde Arthrodesis…

May 11, 2012

Abstract: The use of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) has been recommended for high-risk fusions and nonunion. Patients undergoing revisional tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis via a retrograde arthrodesis nail to evaluate the influence of BMP-2 on rate of fusion in this high-risk population are presented. A retrospective chart and radiographic review were performed on 23 patients with failed prior fusion attempts at the ankle treated with retrograde intramedullary nailing.

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A Comparison of the Readability of Two Patient-reported Outcome Measures Used to Evaluate Foot Surgery – Corrected Proof

May 3, 2012

Abstract: Measuring the outcome of surgical intervention is an integral part of modern-day healthcare provision. The increasing requirement to monitor patient-reported outcomes highlights the need for patients to be able to read and understand health outcomes questionnaires. The present study compared the readability of 2 commonly used, validated, foot surgery outcome questionnaires (the Foot Health Status Questionnaire and the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire) using the Flesch Reading Ease score and the Flesch-Kincaid grade level score.

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The Importance of N = 1

May 1, 2012

Over the years, I’ve noticed that many busy surgeons and clinicians seem to shut down whenever the phrase evidence-based medicine is mentioned. I have seen this at seminars, during grand rounds, and even in the operating room. This reaction has been a source of disappointment to me, especially in situations in which I was the invited speaker talking about evidence-based medicine.

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Atraumatic, Symptomatic Ankle Plica Successfully Treated by Arthroscopic Debridement: A Case Report – Corrected Proof

April 27, 2012

Abstract: Synovial plicae, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, are increasingly being diagnosed with the expansion of arthroscopic procedures in synovial joints. Ankle plicae, however, remain an uncommon diagnosis and have previously only been reported as symptomatic in the post-traumatic ankle. Here the authors present a case report of an atraumatic, symptomatic ankle plica successfully treated with arthroscopic debridement.

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Scarf Versus Chevron Osteotomy for the Correction of 1–2 Intermetatarsal Angle in Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Corrected…

April 9, 2012

Abstract: The chevron and scarf osteotomies are commonly used for the surgical management of hallux valgus (HV). However, there is debate as to whether one osteotomy provides more 1–2 intermetatarsal (1–2 IMA) correction than the other

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Pain Management in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis: The Emerging Role of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy – Corrected Proof

April 1, 2012

I read with great interest the article by Brook et al in a recent issue of your esteemed journal . The article is highly thought provoking. Interestingly, the past few years have seen the emergence of novel strategies besides electromagnetic field therapy in the management of pain in patients with plantar fasciitis

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Subungual Melanoma of the Great Toe in a Hispanic Male with Down Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature – Corrected Proof

March 29, 2012

Abstract: Solid mass tumors are not as common as leukemia in individuals with Down syndrome. In this report, we describe the rare case of an adult Hispanic male with Down syndrome who developed advanced subungual melanoma in the hallux. We also describe the course of treatment, which involved hallux amputation along with metastatic work-up and sentinel lymph node biopsy with eventual resection.

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A Retrospective Comparison of Four Plate Constructs for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion: Static Plate, Static Plate with Lag Screw, Locked…

March 29, 2012

Abstract: The primary treatment for progressive first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthritis is arthrodesis.

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