Current Issue May 2012, Vol. 51, No. 3

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Complications Associated with Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy
May 2012(Vol. 51 | No. 3 | Pages 281-284)
David F. Deng, Graham A. Hamilton, Michael Lee, Shannon Rush, Lawrence A. Ford, Sandeep Patel

A Retrospective Comparison of Four Plate Constructs for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion: Static Plate, Static Plate with Lag Screw, Locked Plate, and Locked Plate with Lag Screw
May 2012(Vol. 51 | No. 3 | Pages 285-287)
Christopher F. Hyer, Ryan T. Scott, Michael Swiatek

Usefulness of Oblique Axial Scan in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Anterior Talofibular Ligament in Ankle Sprain
May 2012(Vol. 51 | No. 3 | Pages 288-292)
Jin-su Kim, Yong-ju Moon, Yun Sun Choi, Young Uk Park, Seung Min Park, Kyung Tai Lee

Do Weight-bearing Films Affect Decision Making in Hallux Valgus Surgery?
May 2012(Vol. 51 | No. 3 | Pages 293-295)
Alon Burg, Ori Hadash, Yehezkel Tytiun, Moshe Salai, Israel Dudkiewicz

Anatomic Description of the Distal Tibia: Implications for Internal Fixation
May 2012(Vol. 51 | No. 3 | Pages 296-298)
Ashique A. Ali, Jonathan J. Gregory, Matthew Ockenden, Simon O. Hill, Nilesh K. Makwana

A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Charcot Ankle Stabilization Using an Intramedullary Rod with or without Application of Circular External Fixator—Utilization of the Retrograde Arthrodesis Intramedullary Nail Database
14 May 2012
J. George DeVries, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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 exp...
Achilles Tendon Reattachment after Surgical Treatment of Insertional Tendinosis Using the Suture Bridge Technique: A Case Series
14 May 2012
Bryan L. Witt, Christopher F. Hyer
Abstract: Achilles tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis characterized as a triad of symptoms including pain, swelling, and impaired performance of the diseased tendon. Achilles tendinopathy is divided...
The Effect of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Revision Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: Utilization of the Retrograde Arthrodesis Intramedullary Nail Database
11 May 2012
J. George DeVries, Minh Nguyen, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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 ...
A Comparison of the Readability of Two Patient-reported Outcome Measures Used to Evaluate Foot Surgery
03 May 2012
James Alvey, Simon Palmer, Simon Otter
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...
Atraumatic, Symptomatic Ankle Plica Successfully Treated by Arthroscopic Debridement: A Case Report
27 April 2012
Alan James Highcock, Daniel Cohen, Simon Platt
Abstract: Synovial plicae, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, are increasingly being diagnosed with the expansion of arthroscopic procedures in synovial joints. Ankle plicae, however, remain an uncomm...

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