Foot & Ankle International May 2009

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Summary
Editorial - Letter to FAI Reviewers - David B. Thordarson, MD
Open Versus Minimal Invasive Repair With Achillon Device - Seref Aktas, MD and Baris Kocaoglu, MD
Summary: (view full summary) We prospectively analyzed and compared the functional and clinical results of patients with standard open and minimally invasive repair with the Achillon suture system at mid-term followup. Materials...
Calcaneal Lengthening for Planovalgus Deformity in Children with Cerebral Palsy - Volker Ettl, MD; Nicole Wollmerstedt, MD; Stephan Kirschner, MD; Robert Morris
Summary: (view full summary) In children with cerebral palsy, planovalgus deformity of the foot is common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of calcaneal lengthening for the treatment of planovalgus foot...
Effect of Turf Toe on Foot Contact Pressures in Professional American Football Players - Robert H. Brophy, MD1; Seth C. Gamradt, MD; Scott J. Ellis, MD; Ronnie
Summary: (view full summary) The relationship between turf toe and plantar foot pressures has not been extensively studied. Two hypotheses were tested in a cohort of professional American football players: first, that a history...
The Giftbox Repair of the Achilles Tendon: A Modification of the Krackow Technique - Sameh A. Labib, M1; Robert Rolf, MD; Rashard Dacus, MD; William C. Hutton
Summary: (view full summary) The Krackow locking loop technique has been used for Achilles tendon repair with documented success in allowing early range of motion with stable fixation. Previous studies documented failure at the...
Intermetatarsal Angular Change Following Fusion of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint - Satya K. V. Pydah, MBBS, MRCS; Eugene M. Toh, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Orth); S
Summary: (view full summary) Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint with a low profile fixed angle plate allows for a consistent resultant hallux valgus angle. There is no clear consensus on whether a separate...
Direct Visualization for Syndesmotic Stabilization of Ankle Fractures - Anna N. Miller, MD1; Eben A. Carroll, MD2; Robert J. Parker, BS1; Sreevathsa Boraiah, MD
Summary: (view full summary) Ankle fractures with syndesmotic injury treated via standard trans-syndesmotic fixation have a high percentage of syndesmotic malreduction.10 We established a protocol involving both direct...
Radiographic Evaluation of Hallux Valgus Treated with Opening Wedge Osteotomy - Sunil Randhawa, MBBCh and Dean Pepper, MBBS, FRACS(Ortho)
Summary: (view full summary) There are many techniques described for treatment of hallux valgus. The role of proximal osteotomies of the 1st metatarsal is well documented. However the opening wedge osteotomy has become less...
Three-Dimensional In Vivo Kinematics of the Subtalar Joint During Dorsi-Plantarflexion and Inversion�Eversion - Akira Goto, MD, PhD; Hisao Moritomo, MD, PhD; To
Summary: (view full summary) It is difficult to determine the kinematics of the subtalar joint because of its anatomical and functional complexity. The purpose of the study was to clarify the 3D kinematics of the subtalar joint...
Variability of Joint Communications in the Foot and Ankle Demonstrated by Contrast-Enhanced Diagnostic Injections - Michael R. Carmont, MB, BS, FRCS(Orth); Jame
Summary: (view full summary) The history and physical examination will usually direct a surgeon to the correct site of joint pathology. Imaging with plain radiographs and diagnostic injections help localize joint pathology more...
Zone 2 Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendoscopy: A Cadaveric Study - Tun Hing Lui, MBBS(HK), FRCSEd, FHKCOS, FHKAM(Ortho); Kwok Bill Chan, MBBS(HK), FRCS(Edin), FHKAM,
Summary: (view full summary) The purpose of this study was to verify the safety and efficacy of zone 2 flexor hallucis longus tendoscopy with the patient in the prone position. Materials and Methods: The technique was performed...
Clinical Tip: Localization of the Gastrocnemius-Soleus Aponeurosis Using Ultrasound - Ewe Juan Yeap, MS(Ortho); Andrew K. Sands, MD; Kevin S. White, DO Summary: (view full summary) Level of Evidence: V, Expert Opinion Key Words: Equinus Contracture; Gastrocnemius Aponeurosis Lengthening; Ultrasound Since its initial description by Vulpius and Stoeffel in 1913, the...
Clinical Tip: Correction of Short Nail Deformity in Congenital Brachymetatarsia by Distraction Lengthening - Hyun Sik Gong, MD; Sook Ha Jeon, MD; Goo Hyun Baek,
Summary: (view full summary) Level of Evidence: V, Expert Opinion Key Words: Short Nail Deformity; Brachymetatarsia; Distraction Lengthening Congenital brachymetatarsia is a relatively rare condition with a short metatarsal...
A Simple Suture Technique for Achilles Rupture Repair - Alejandro E. Pino, MD and Cary B. Chapman, MD
Summary: (view full summary) Level of Evidence: V, Expert Opinion Key Words: Achilles; Rupture; Repair; Technique; Whipstitch Operative treatment of the ruptured Achilles tendon remains controversial. Advocates of operative...
Stress Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx of the Great Toe: A Report of Four Cases - Mitsuru Munemoto, MD; Kazuya Sugimoto, MD; Yoshinori Takakura, MD, PhD
Summary: (view full summary) Level of Evidence: V, Case Report Key Words: Stress Fracture; Great Toe; Proximal Phalanx Stress fractures induced by sports are common in the lower extremities, particularly in the tibia and feet...
Complete Sesamoid Agenesis: A Rare Cause of First Ray Metatarsalgia - Timothy HD Williams, MBBS, MRCSG; Chandra Pasapula, FRCS(Orth); Andrew HN Robinson, MBBS,
Summary: (view full summary) Level of Evidence: V, Expert Opinion Key Words: Absent; Metatarsophalangeal; Sesamoid; Metatarsalgia; Agenesis Congenital absence of either the tibial or fibular sesamoid is a rare, but recognized...
Foot Focus: International Initiative to Eradicate Clubfeet Using the Ponseti Method - Hanna M. Saltzman
Summary: (view full summary) Clubfoot deformity is the most common congenital muscu-loskeletal disorder.10 Globally, approximately one in one thousand people are born with at least one clubfoot; this incidence rate is fairly...
FootForum: Experimental Surgery - Michael S. Pinzur, MD