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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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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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Calcaneal Osteotomy in the Treatment of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

April 12, 2012

Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a chronic, debilitating condition common beyond middle age.

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Cell phones change the way we walk

April 10, 2012

Cell phone use among pedestrians leads to increased cognitive distraction, reduced situation awareness and increases in unsafe behavior. Performing a dual-task, such as talking or texting with a cell phone while walking, may interfere with working memory and result in walking errors.

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Tarsal Coalitions in the Adult Population: Does Treatment Differ from the Adolescent?

April 9, 2012

The diagnosis and treatment of tarsal coalition in the adolescent population have been well described, but there is a paucity of information regarding adult coalitions. The overall incidence, albeit rather unknown, has been stated to be less than 1%. As a large proportion of adult coalitions are discovered incidentally, the overall incidence may be higher than previously reported.

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Management of the Recurrent Deformity in a Flexible Foot Following Failure of Tendon Transfer: Is Arthrodesis Necessary?

April 9, 2012

Johnson and Strom, as well as other authors, described a classification system for adult-acquired flatfoot deformity, which was later modified by Myerson and colleagues. The classification is helpful as it relates to directing treatment. Broadly speaking, stages I and II represent flexible flatfoot deformities, while stages III and IV represent more severe fixed deformities.

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The Calcaneo-Stop Procedure

April 5, 2012

Flexible flatfoot is one of the most common deformities of the human body. Whereas this condition is sometimes asymptomatic, it can also cause pain, difficulty walking, and physical impairment.

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Young’s Procedure for the Treatment of Valgus Flatfoot Deformity Caused by a Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction, Stage II

April 5, 2012

Flatfoot in adults caused by a dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon is a frequent pathology for which several therapies have been proposed, for instance tendon transfers and bone procedures.

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