There is little literature on the reconstruction of subtalar instability. This study describes, in detail, three commonly used reconstruction techniques for subtalar instability.
Mobile-bearing ankle replacement has become a popular treatment option outside of the United States. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the mobile-bearing prosthesis in treating end stage ankle arthritis. This procedure was tested against the Scandanavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR).
This article gives treating physicians a general overview of the more common foot and ankle injuries seen in athletes. This article breaks down the potentially debilitating injuries that can be present in common sprains and strains.
Necrosis of the skin and soft tissue typically affects obese, middle aged women on the third to fifth day of coumarin therapy, but in rare cases it can affect active men. This case report analyzes the affect of necrosis by measuring the pain, erythema, and ecchymoses of the skin to the formation of large hemorrhagic bullae with frank necrosis.
This study analyzes two cases of subtle injuries to the subtalar joint, specifically, osteochondral defects of the middle facet of the talus and conomitant involvement of the middle talocalcaneal articulation, both sustained while snowboarding. The analysis of the injuries is through 3T magnetic resonance image.
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone is uncommon. In literature, only 28 cases have been reported. Of these cases, only one occured in the foot and was located in the talus. This study reports a case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the os calcis, and discusses diagnosis, and briefly reviews the literature.
A tendon transfer plays an important role in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. There are multiple fixation method of tendon to bone reconstruction. This study analyzes the use of soft-tissue interference screw fixation for tendon transfer in the foot.
This article describes a case of a healthy 31-year-old woman who sustained a stingray injury to the webspace of the foot. The wound became infected and the initial would culture grew Staphylococcus viridans. Operative measures were taken to treat the injury.
There has been substanical orthopedic literature on chronic lateral ligamentous instability, but little on the relationship of subtalar instability to this problem. A variety of reconstructive procedures has been used to treat lateral ankle instability, but subtalar instability is not corrected equally in these procedures. This study assesses more tailored treatment option for providing stability to the subtalar component.
Injuries to the metatarsophalangeal joints is becoming increasingly common in athletes due to the increase in flexible shoewear, and artificial playing surfaces. These injuries can vary form a mild sprain to a severe tear of the capsuloligamentous complex. This study broke-down an effective non-operative treatment option for these injuries.
