foot and ankle surgery

Review of McGlamry’s textbook of Foot and ankle surgery at Amazon.com

May 23, 2013

Quote: 1 of 29 people found the following review helpful Fraud -, March 18, 2013 By Ortho1This review is from: McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2-Volume Set (Hardcover) How can any Podiatrist write a book on Ankle surgery? It is like a blind person writing a book on art appreciation! How many Podiatrist do a Orthopedic residency, Foot and Ankle fellowship, take acute trauma on a daily basis at major University trauma centers?

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one for the believers?

May 23, 2013

Effect of different orthotic concepts as first line treatment of plantar fasciitis Markus Walther, Bernd Kratschmer, Joachim Verschl, Christoph Volkering, Sebastian Altenberger, Stefanie Kriegelstein, Marc Hilgers. Foot and Ankle Surgery Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2013, Pages 103–107 Abstract Background Evaluation of the effectiveness of three different types of prefabricated foot orthotics in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

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Amazon Review Says Podiatrists Are Not Experts On Ankle Surgery

May 21, 2013

Every once in awhile you come across something that makes your blood boil. My trigger was simply reading reviews of the most current edition of McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery on Amazon.com

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Impact of intermittent pneumatic foot pumps on delay to surgery following ankle fracture

May 19, 2013

Publication date: Available online 19 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Robert Keehan , Shigong Guo , Riaz Ahmad , Michael Bould Background Ankle fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) are common and place considerable burden on inpatient beds.

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Ilizarov external fixation for management of severe relapsed clubfeet in older children

May 16, 2013

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2013 Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery Author(s): Mohamed El-Sayed Background Although the standard treatment of clubfoot deformity is conservative by serial casting techniques, relapses are not uncommon. Management of relapsed clubfoot deformity in older children is an orthopedic challenge. There is a growing interest in management of such complex deformities using the Ilizarov technique.

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Appearance of Osteolysis with Melorheostosis: Redefining the Disease or a New Disorder? A Novel Case Report with Multimodality Imaging – Corrected…

May 16, 2013

Abstract: We present a case report of melorheostosis with the novel radiographic finding of underlying cortical resorption. A number of radiographic patterns of melorheostosis have been described; however, the combination of new bone formation and resorption of the original cortex appears unique. Although the presence of underlying lysis has been postulated in published studies, direct radiographic evidence of bony resorption in melorheostosis has not been reported.

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Modified Evans Peroneus Brevis Lateral Ankle Stabilization for Balancing Varus Ankle Contracture during Total Ankle Replacement – Corrected Proof

May 16, 2013

Abstract: Lateral ankle instability is frequently encountered when performing total ankle replacement and remains a challenge.

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Lateral Meniscal Cyst Causing Irreversible Peroneal Nerve Palsy – Corrected Proof

May 13, 2013

Abstract: We report an unusual case of irreversible foot drop occurring secondary to a large lateral meniscal cyst.

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Single-Event Multilevel Acute Total Correction of Complex Equinocavovarus Deformity in Skeletally Mature Patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy…

May 13, 2013

Abstract: Complex multiplanar ankle/foot deformity as equinocavovarus is a common problem in patients with spastic cerebral palsy hemiparesis. The data from 30 consecutive patients (30 feet), treated between March 2009 and March 2010, with equinocavovarus and toe clawing secondary to spastic cerebral palsy hemiparesis, aged 16 to 18 years, were analyzed clinically and radiographically. All the patients had received conservative physiotherapy treatment and ankle/foot orthoses before undergoing combined soft tissue and bony surgical procedures performed in a single session to correct the complex toe clawing, cavus, varus, and equinus deformities.

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Temporary Cementation in Total Ankle Arthroplasty – Corrected Proof

May 13, 2013

Abstract: Total ankle arthroplasty can be technically demanding in patients with poor bone quality.

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