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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A functional outcome study comparing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) subjects with pain to subjects with absent level of pain by means of…

May 12, 2012

Publication year: 2012 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery R. List, H. Gerber, M

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Resection of bilateral massive Achilles tendon xanthomata with reconstruction using a flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer and Bosworth turndown…

May 11, 2012

Publication year: 2012 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery P.J. Moroney, J.-L

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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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Surgery for midfoot osteoarthritis

May 10, 2012

Midfoot arthritis: Diagnosis and treatment N. Verhoeven, G. Vandeputte Foot and Ankle Surgery; Available online 9 May 2012 Quote: Background Midfoot arthritis is a challenging problem causing chronic foot pain and impeding daily activity.

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Midfoot arthritis: Diagnosis and treatment

May 10, 2012

Publication year: 2012 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery N.

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Arthroscopic resection of calcaneonavicular coalition/malunion via a modified sinus tarsi approach: An early case series

May 9, 2012

Publication year: 2012 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Ashok K. Singh, Stephen W.

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Certification And Wound Care Expertise: Are They One And The Same?

May 4, 2012

First, I would like to thank the readers for taking the time to review the topics I have presented regarding the world of wound care.

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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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