The adult acquired flatfoot and spring ligament complex. Pathology and implications for treatment.

abstract：:Cavovarus foot deformity is a result of a dysbalance of the extrinsic musculature about the foot. Because of the multi-articular bony structure of the foot and ankle, the slightest imbalance of muscular forces causes osteo-articular malalignment and consequent gross deformities. This article discusses hindfoot issues ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Klaue K

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avascular necrosis of the foot and ankle is a rare but important cause of pain and functional abnormality. This process may occur in any bone in the foot and ankle; however, it presents most often in characteristic locations. Understanding of key radiographic findings is important in management of these lesions. MRI i...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Couturier S,Gold G

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the complications after open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures. Complications are classified as perioperative (malreduction, inadequate fixation, and intra-articular penetration of hardware), early postoperative (wound edge dehiscence, necrosis, infection and compartment syndrom...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Leyes M,Torres R,Guillén P

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic symptoms following lateral ankle sprain occasionally requires surgical intervention. Many options are available including thermal assisted capsular modification. The authors review the history of thermal modification of tissues, the indication for use in the ankle and report their experience with a consecutive...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Berlet GC,Saar WE,Ryan A,Lee TH

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a painful accessory navicula and a pes planus often coexist, they are not necessarily causally related, and each condition should be assessed and treated individually. A child or adolescent will notice the rubbing of an accessory navicula against footwear as the foot and boney swelling grows. The cause of per...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Vaughan P,Singh D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iatrogenic hallux varus is a relatively rare complication of corrective hallux valgus surgery that has multiple pathologic facets. It requires a comprehensive assessment that focuses on joint flexibility, joint integrity, soft tissue balance, and bony deformity. A step-wise treatment approach is used to address all el...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Crawford MD,Patel J,Giza E

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tendons that cross the ankle are complex and sophisticated structures that enable standing and forward propulsion and the ability to accommodate uneven ground. Understanding the biomechanics and local anatomy of these tendons is essential to the treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle, whether it be in formul...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Chiodo CP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article summarizes the various alternatives for direct gastrocnemius lengthening and elucidates the relative strengths and tradeoffs of each as a means of providing balanced perspective in selecting the appropriate procedure for any given patient. ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Hsu RY,VanValkenburg S,Tanriover A,DiGiovanni CW

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These two morbidly obese patients with severe Charcot foot arthropathy were treated successfully with percutaneous correction of their deformity followed by a stepwise application of a pre-assembled neutrally aligned multiplane ring external fixator. This technique transfers well to the trauma environment in which ali...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Pinzur MS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past few decades, total ankle replacement (TAR) has become an increasingly recommended and accepted treatment in patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, controversy still exists about the appropriate indications for TAR, specifically in ankles with coronal plane deformities. Although not explicit...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Hintermann B,Ruiz R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adult acquired flat foot requires assessment with unique casting and fabrication of support appliances. Conservative treatment is preferred as the initial protocol. Stabilization and control of affected joints can provide the patient with a decreased level of pain and an increased level of function. The orthosis d...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Elftman NW

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sonography of the foot and ankle is a quick, relatively inexpensive imaging modality that can be used to diagnose a variety of pathologic conditions. Sonography is particularly well suited for the assessment of tendons, soft-tissue masses, and suspected foreign bodies. Visualization of internal structural detail typic...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Erickson SJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroneal tendoscopy is indicated for peroneal tenosynovitis, subluxation or dislocation, snapping, partial tears requiring debridement, and postoperative adhesions and scarring. Peroneal tendoscopy was also found to be valuable as a diagnostic tool in some instances. It is generally reported to have good to excellent ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Lui TH,Tse LF

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although Achilles tendinopathy has been extensively studied, there is a clear lack of properly conducted scientific research to clarify its etiology, pathology and optimal management. Emerging non-operative management and heavy load eccentric strengthening protocols based on these theories have yielded encouraging ear...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Vora AM,Myerson MS,Oliva F,Maffulli N

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the indications and the operative technique for the medial calcaneal slide osteotomy for the treatment of posterior tibial insufficiency. Patient selection, expected results, and complications of this technique are discussed. When used in combination with flexor digitorum longus transfer, the medi...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Weinfeld SB

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advancing technologies available to the orthopedist are a necessary adjunct to heal wounds about the foot and ankle successfully. Successful wound healing should be viewed as a multidisciplinary approach, using the strengths of each discipline. Critical to an integrated method is communication preoperatively betwe...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Cooper PS

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroneal tendon dislocation is an infrequent sports injury and can be difficult to diagnose. Posterior fibula tenderness and pain with eversion are useful signs to discriminate this from an ankle sprain. In the acute setting, a direct repair provides good results but may need to be augmented with additional soft tissu...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Rosenfeld P

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteotomy of the first metatarsal is a common procedure for correction of hallucal disease. Metatarsals are unique in that they are the only long bones in the human body that support load perpendicular to their longitudinal axis during standing. Thus, osteotomy of the first metatarsal may be complicated by loss of fix...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Sammarco VJ,Acevedo J

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteochondral lesions of the talus can present a challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. Because of its avascular nature, articular cartilage has a poor capacity for self-repair and regeneration. A wide variety of strategies have been developed to restore the structure and function of injured cartilage. Surgical strategi...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Cerrato R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial joint denervation or surgical neuroma therapy are alternative concepts to treat pain around the ankle joint that preserve joint function and relieve pain by interrupting neural pathways that transmit pain impulses from the joint to the brain. This review article summarizes the indication, anatomic background, ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Gohritz A,Dellon AL,Kalbermatten D,Fulco I,Tremp M,Schaefer DJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many techniques have been described for surgical management of lateral ankle instability. Anatomic repair and nonanatomic reconstruction have higher recurrence rates, and may be complicated by ankle stiffness. Anatomic reconstruction should be considered in stabilization for deficiencies of the lateral ankle ligament ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Boyer DS,Younger AS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overcorrected flatfoot reconstruction is a less common but often difficult sequelae of surgical treatment of the adult acquired flatfoot deformity. Understanding the patient's symptoms and how they correlate to the procedures performed during the index surgery are paramount to determining the appropriate course of...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Irwin TA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonunions of the tibia represent challenging orthopedic problems, which require the surgeon to analyze numerous factors and choose an appropriate treatment. Tibial nonunion treatment requires establishing its existence and cause. The treatment algorithm necessitates consideration of a wide variety of factors: the loca...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Mechrefe AP,Koh EY,Trafton PG,DiGiovanni CW

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most nonoperative treatments for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) have insufficient evidence to support treatment recommendations. Exercise has the highest level of evidence supporting the ability of this treatment option to reduce IAT pain. The effects of exercise may be enhanced by a wide variety of other tre...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Dilger CP,Chimenti RL

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metatarsus adductus (MA) is a congenital condition resulting in adduction of the forefoot at the tarsometatarsal joint, medial metatarsal deviation, supination of the hindfoot through the subtalar joint, and plantarflexed first ray. The exact underlying pathophysiology remains elusive. There is increasing evidence hig...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Varacallo M,Aiyer A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the ankle, foot, and toes of injured workers are common. Although the workers' compensation system attempts to collect information about these injuries and report them in a meaningful way, the process is somewhat inconsistent, inaccurate, and provides information relevant to government agencies but not to ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Conti SF,Silverman L

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are more than 150 different procedures described for correction of the hallux valgus deformity, the treatment of which is usually guided by severity. Moderate to severe hallux valgus has traditionally been managed with a shaft or proximal osteotomy together with distal soft-tissue release. Proximal osteotomies c...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Ferrao PN,Saragas NP

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tibialis anterior (TA) tendon rupture is a rare injury that has been described and studied in orthopedic literature through case reports and low-volume case studies. This article reviews the current literature on TA tendinosis and acute and chronic ruptures. It discusses the patient presentation, physical examination,...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Harkin E,Pinzur M,Schiff A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of information on adult coalitions without large, well-designed outcome studies. Current recommendations are thus similar to those for adolescents. Based on the available literature, current recommendations include an initial trial of adequate nonoperative treatment in symptomatic coalitions. Unlike...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Thorpe SW,Wukich DK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are numerous options for imaging talar pathology. Of these, radiography, CT, scintigraphy, and MRI are used most commonly. Advantages and limitations of these techniques should be considered when formulating an imaging algorithm for evaluation of the patient's clinical problem. ...

journal_title：Foot and ankle clinics

authors： Furlong J,Morrison WB,Carrino JA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00