abstract：BACKGROUND:The distal attachment of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon with the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon varies antomically. The presence of a strong link between the two tendons can preserve distal function if one of the tendons is used for transfer. METHODS:Twenty-four cadaver legs were dissected, a...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： LaRue BG,Anctil EP

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) and its branches are at risk during surgical exposures. Our study aimed to demonstrate the distribution of the SPN on the dorsum of the foot to aid in surgical procedures close to this nerve. METHODS:The SPN was dissected in 30 cadaver lower limbs (13 male and two female...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Ikiz ZAA,Ucerler H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tarsal tunnel pressure is increased when the foot and ankle are positioned in eversion or inversion from neutral, aggravating symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome in some patients. Space-occupying lesions may cause tarsal tunnel syndrome. We hypothesized that positional change of the foot and ankle from neutra...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Bracilovic A,Nihal A,Houston VL,Beattie AC,Rosenberg ZS,Trepman E

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported fusion rates of revision arthrodesis for hindfoot nonunions are relatively low compared to primary procedures. Exogenous ultrasound has been shown to accelerate the healing process of acute fractures and fracture nonunions but has not been previously evaluated for the treatment of hindfoot pseud...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Jones CP,Coughlin MJ,Shurnas PS

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fibula is commonly used for bone grafts. Previous clinical and biomechanical studies have suggested that the length of the residual portion of the distal part of the fibula has an important effect on the long-term stability of the ankle joint. However, we cannot find clear-cut guidelines for the amount o...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Uchiyama E,Suzuki D,Kura H,Yamashita T,Murakami G

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated a previously reported technique for the repair of acute Achilles tendon ruptures using the percutaneous Achillon suture system (Intega Life Sciences Corporation, Plainsboro, NJ). METHODS:Twenty-five patients with Achilles tendon ruptures were studied prospectively with a minimum of 12 months...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Calder JD,Saxby TS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) occurs bilaterally in approximately 60% of patients. Fasciotomy is the primary corrective treatment. We hypothesized that bilateral fasciotomy can be done during the same operative procedure with early return to sports and low complication rates METHOD:Sixteen ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Raikin SM,Rapuri VR,Vitanzo P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retrospective assessment of preoperative status is common in nonprospective study designs. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that prospective and retrospective evaluations of the preoperative patient condition in hallux surgery gives equal results and therefore can be used interchangeably. ME...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Schneider W,Knahr K

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive first ray mobility has been implicated as the cause of many forefoot abnormalities. The association between hypermobility and forefoot pathology is controversial, and this is largely related to the difficulty in quantifying first ray motion. Manual examinations have been shown to be unreliable. Kla...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Jones CP,Coughlin MJ,Pierce-Villadot R,Golano P,Kennedy MP,Shurnas PS,Grebing BR,Teachout L

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional treatment for tibiotalar joint arthritis relies on arthrodesis or prosthetic arthroplasty. Fresh osteochondral allografting is an alternative procedure to replace diseased articular cartilage. METHODS:Eleven patients (average age 43 years; range 18 to 65 years) had fresh osteochondral grafting ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Meehan R,McFarlin S,Bugbee W,Brage M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High plantar pressures are associated with the development of foot ulcers in people with diabetic neuropathy. The effect of terrain on plantar pressures during walking has not been fully explored. METHODS:Twenty 23- to 40-year-old subjects with no known musculoskeletal pathology walked across three terrains...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Mohamed O,Cerny K,Jones W,Burnfield JM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to review consecutive fifth metatarsal fractures in the author's (KFK) practice from August, 1999, to November, 2003. METHODS:During this period 64 patients (66 fractures; 35 tuberosity fractures, 10 Jones fractures, three stress fractures, two segmental shaft fractures and 16 ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Konkel KF,Menger AG,Retzlaff SA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Ludloff first metatarsal osteotomy is used to correct the increased 1-2 intermetatarsal angle associated with hallux valgus deformity. We studied the spatial geometry of this osteotomy to determine the ideal parameters of the osteotomy saw cut and its rotation to give an optimal correction. METHODS:Thre...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Beischer AD,Ammon P,Corniou A,Myerson M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suture anchors have been developed for the fixation of ligaments, capsules, or tendons to bone. These devices have led to improved fixation, smaller incisions, earlier limb mobility, and improved outcomes. They were originally developed for use in shoulder reconstructions but are now used in almost all extre...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Scranton PE Jr,Lawhon SM,McDermott JE

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous operative procedures around the foot and ankle use bone graft to augment healing. Autologous bone graft remains the preferred type for these procedures. This can be harvested from the iliac crest, but complications are frequent. The purpose of our study was to investigate the option of harvesting th...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Raikin SM,Brislin K

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The proximal crescentic osteotomy is an effective technique for correcting a widened 1-2 intermetatarsal angle associated with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformities. However, postoperative dorsal malunion at the osteotomy site from loss of fixation has been reported. The purpose of this study was to e...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Jones C,Coughlin M,Petersen W,Herbot M,Paletta J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 40 open procedures have been described for ankle arthrodesis, most with high complication rates. Since its description in 1983, arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis has become a viable option in selected patients. With one of the largest series in the literature, the purpose of the paper was to analyze t...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Ferkel RD,Hewitt M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsurgical reconstruction has improved limb salvage in patients who because of many etiologies have soft-tissue loss from the lower extremities. Free-tissue transfer to the foot and ankle often interferes with postoperative function and footwear because of the bulk of a muscle flap. The foot and ankle oft...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Duffy FJ Jr,Brodsky JW,Royer CT

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both clinical and radiographic techniques have been used to evaluate foot and ankle position and orientation. Clinical measurements have been shown to be less reliable than radiographic measurements. Because midfoot equinus deformity may coexist with ankle joint equinus deformity, a radiographic method of se...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Elomrani N,Kasis A,Saleh M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evans showed that lengthening the lateral column by inserting structural bone graft into the anterior calcaneus could correct abduction and valgus deformity in flatfoot. To better understand the mechanism of correction and the three-dimensional effect of this procedure a cadaver study was done. METHODS:Thre...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Dumontier TA,Falicov A,Mosca V,Sangeorzan B

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society "Diabetic Foot Care" patient education leaflet was revised to improve the layout and emphasis of key concepts of preventive care. This included review of daily foot and shoe examination, danger signs, daily washing and foot care, shoe fitting, medical care, and avoidance...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Trepman E,Bracilovic A,Lamborn KK,Shields NN,Pinzur MS,Lutter LD,American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Subcommittee for Multilingual Diabetic Patient Education.

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic release of the plantar fascia is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to open procedures for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Although most patients can be successfully treated with Achilles tendon stretching, orthoses, physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, a small per...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Hogan KA,Webb D,Shereff M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Squamous cell carcinoma arising from chronic osteomyelitis is uncommon, and although most occur in the lower extremities, occurrence in the foot and ankle is rare. METHODS:Between February, 1991, and May, 2003, we treated 14 patients (13 men and one woman) with squamous cell carcinomas arising in chronic os...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Altay M,Arikan M,Yildiz Y,Saglik Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concomitant chronic tears of both peroneal tendons rarely are reported. We present our experience in treating these injuries and suggest an algorithm for surgical treatment, determined by the presence of a functioning tendon or tendons, mobility of the remaining peroneal musculature, ankle stability, and pos...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Redfern D,Myerson M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Weil osteotomy for treatment of central metatarsalgia is an oblique osteotomy of the metatarsal neck and shaft parallel to the ground that provides controlled shortening of the metatarsal without additional depression. It offers many advantages over more traditional osteotomies, including stability and a...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Migues A,Slullitel G,Bilbao F,Carrasco M,Solari G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a paucity of literature on the effect of calcaneal fractures on subtalar joint motion and patient satisfaction. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between subtalar joint motion and outcome satisfaction in patients who had displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. The d...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Kingwell S,Buckley R,Willis N

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies using footprint-based estimates of arch height have indicated that obesity results in a lowered medial longitudinal arch in children. However, the potentially confounding effect of body composition on indirect measures of arch height, such as the arch index, has not been investigated. METHODS:This s...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Wearing SC,Hills AP,Byrne NM,Hennig EM,McDonald M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the efficacy of surgical correction of stage II tibial tendon deficiency with medial translational calcaneus osteotomy and flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer to the navicular, the authors retrospectively reviewed results of treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon deficiency in 129 patien...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Myerson MS,Badekas A,Schon LC

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of tibiofibular synostosis stress fracture is reported with its clinical and radiographic appearance as well as treatment. ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Horst F,Nunley JA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the function of the ankle joint during walking before and after Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR). Nine patients (six males and three females) with an average age of 65 years, scheduled for unilateral total ankle replacement for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthriti...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Dyrby C,Chou LB,Andriacchi TP,Mann RA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plantar fasciitis is a relatively common disorder of the foot, yet little is known about its prevalence, what types of physicians see patients with the disorder, or how, on a national scale, patients are typically managed. The purpose of this study was to generate national estimates of the volume of patient ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Riddle DL,Schappert SM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lisfranc joint injuries are often misdiagnosed, leading to significant morbidity. Methods for anatomic reduction of the tarsometatarsal joint include closed reduction with casting or surgical stabilization with either Kirschner wires and/or cortical screw fixation. Controversy exists as to which fixation tec...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Lee CA,Birkedal JP,Dickerson EA,Vieta PA Jr,Webb LX,Teasdall RD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tibiotalar arthrodesis remains the gold standard reconstructive procedure for the treatment of disabling ankle arthritis. The purpose of this study was to review the clinical results of tibiotalar arthrodesis utilizing the chevron fusion technique. The results of 46 consecutive patients who underwent ankle arthrodesis...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Kopp FJ,Banks MA,Marcus RE

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteochondral lesions of the talar dome are common problems encountered in orthopaedics. Procedures for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus, including debridement of the joint, shaving of fibrillated cartilage, and resection or perforation of subchondral bone in the last decade, have been performed art...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Giannini S,Vannini F

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study proposed to assess foot types and radiological examination of feet of individuals with hypermobility syndrome in comparison to healthy matched controls for age, sex, and body mass index. The relationship between foot angles and hypermobility scores of subjects in both groups were also~assessed. Twenty indiv...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Kamanli A,Sahin S,Ozgocmen S,Kavuncu V,Ardicoglu O

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：HYPOTHESIS:Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disabling form of arthritis that frequently affects the hands and feet. With time, the majority of affected individuals will become disabled. METHODS:Sixty-nine consecutively selected mild to moderately affected individuals with rheumatoid arthritis provided demographic data...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Wickman AM,Pinzur MS,Kadanoff R,Juknelis D

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and pedobarograph evaluation was performed on 16 patients following flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfers to determine the resulting morbidity due to the loss of FHL function. All patients underwent FHL tendon transfer for either chronic tendon Achilles rupture or chronic Achilles tendinosis. Clinical...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Coull R,Flavin R,Stephens MM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using optical pedobarography, the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of displaced os calcis fractures was assessed. In 12 patients, well reconstructed heel contact widths and no reduction in heel-ground contact times were found. In conjunction with this, patients showed lateral deviation of the plantar pr...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Davies MB,Betts RP,Scott IR

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteonecrosis of the talar body is a challenging problem for both patient and surgeon. One reconstruction option is an arthrodesis of the tibia to the talar neck, as described by Blair, which has the theoretical advantages of salvaging some hindfoot height and motion of the subtalar joint. A few case series ...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Van Bergeyk A,Stotler W,Beals T,Manoli A 2nd

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tibial nerve trunk and its branches were dissected in 20 embalmed cadaver legs and the relative topographic anatomy was defined at 3-cm intervals up to 15 cm proximal to the medial malleolar-calcaneal (MMC) axis. Each nerve branch was found in various locations. The calcaneal nerve was found to descend from medial...

journal_title：Foot & ankle international

authors： Lumsden DB,Schon LC,Easley ME,Duouguih WA,Anderson CD,Miller SD,Ottey DK

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00