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A systematic review of intermediate-term outcomes and failure rates for total ankle replacements: An Asian perspective

May 18, 2013

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Chayanin Angthong , Sukanis Chumchuen , Anuwat Khadsongkram Background There are few records for total ankle replacement (TAR) in Asia.

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A Closer Look At Emerging Research On Plantar Fasciitis And Plantar Fibromatosis

May 16, 2013

Here is a look at numerous recent studies on the diagnosis and various treatments of plantar fasciitis and plantar fibromatoses. read more

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Defending My Position On Orthoses

May 15, 2013

Our profession needs to keep an open mind in regard to shoes and treating running injuries. People do not change what they are doing unless they have a reason to change. I continue to see runners not responding to orthotics and stability control shoes in my practice so I have provided a change, one that is working for others and myself

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Outcomes and Quality of Life after Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy in Patients with Recalcitrant Hindfoot and Ankle Diseases: A Preliminary Report of 12…

May 6, 2013

Abstract: The present study aimed to determine the outcomes and quality of life after platelet-rich plasma therapy in patients with chronic recalcitrant diseases of the hindfoot and ankle and to identify the crucial clinical variables. The records of 12 adult patients with diseases of the hindfoot and ankle were included in the present study. These patients had been treated with platelet-rich plasma from September 2010 to April 2011 after 3 to 6 months or more of conservative treatment had been unsuccessful.

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When You Have To Get Creative With Surgery

May 1, 2013

Every once in awhile, we get to be creative in surgery. Most of the time, our surgical procedural selection is straightforward using time-tested surgical techniques

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Why It Pays To Pursue A Fellowship

April 30, 2013

This author discusses her experience in a diabetic limb salvage research fellowship and the rewards residents can gain if they choose a fellowship. read more

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Emphasizing The Importance Of Preparation For Emergency Situations

April 30, 2013

By now, we have heard how brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev constructed the bombs at the Boston Marathon with a pressure cooker and metal projectiles, and placed the bombs in backpacks on the ground.

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When Rashes Do Not Seem To Respond To Treatment

April 29, 2013

All of us have experienced a patient whose red, scaly rash has not responded to our prescription topical therapy. Not only is this challenging to us as practitioners but also to the patient.

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Three-Dimensional Morphometric Study of the Trapezium Shape of the Trochlea Tali – Corrected Proof

April 29, 2013

Abstract: The trapezium shape of the talar dome limits the use of 2-dimensional plain radiography for morphometric assessment because only 2 of the 4 required parameters can be measured. We used computed tomography data to measure the 4 morphologic parameters of the trochlea tali: anterior width, posterior width, trochlea tali length, and angle of trapezium shape

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Low-profile Titanium Plate Construct for Early Weightbearing with First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis – Corrected Proof

April 29, 2013

Abstract: First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is a useful procedure for various first ray pathologic entities. Multiple constructs for fixation have provided successful fusion

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