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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 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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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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